Grants for Ecological Outreach Projects (UK)
Individuals and organisations such as schools, museums, libraries and community groups can apply to the British Ecological Society for grants of up to £2,000 to promote ecological science to a broad audience. The Outreach and Engagement Grants programme funds activities that engage public audiences in innovative and creative ways and enhances the skills of others in communicating ecology to them. Applications from museums and schools are welcome, but projects must involve significant outreach beyond schools. Projects aimed solely at delivering curriculum to schoolchildren will not be considered. Examples of costs that can be covered:
- travel costs
- small equipment and IT costs
- marketing
- one-off hiring costs (e.g. a freelancer to deliver an activity, a logo designer)
- venue hire
- evaluation costs
The grant may be used as part-funding for larger projects involving other sponsors. Applicants must be members of the British Ecological Society.
The closing date for applications is: 11 September 2024.
More information about this funding is available on the British Ecological Society website.
Funding for Projects that Have a Positive Impact on Communities, People or the Environment (UK)
The Matthew Good Foundation has opened the next round of its Grants for Good Fund. The aim is to support small charities, not-for-profit groups and social entrepreneurs who are passionate about making a difference to people, their community or the environment. The Fund will share £15,000 between five shortlisted projects every three months, which will be voted for by John Good Group employees. The project that receives the most votes will receive a grant of £5,000, second place £3,500, third place £2,500 with fourth and fifth place both receiving £2,000. As well as established projects and charities, the Foundation wants to hear from people with innovative ideas that need some funding to get their projects up and running. To be eligible, applicants must have earned less than £50,000 in the last 12 months.
Funding is awarded every three months and the next deadline for the next funding round is: 15 September 2024.
More information is available on the Matthew Good Foundation website.
Grants for Community & Environmental Projects (England & Scotland)
Not-for-profit organisations can apply for funding to deliver projects that improve communities and the environment. The funding is made available through the SUEZ Communities Fund for projects that improve public amenities, repair religious or historic buildings, or support biodiversity in areas surrounding Suez landfill sites.
The maximum grant amount is: £50,000 for projects in England and £25,000 for projects in Scotland.
Funding typically covers:
- Materials
- Equipment
- Contractors for improvement work
The application deadline is: 20 November for applications in both Scotland and England.
More information is available.