Grants for Ecological Outreach Projects (UK)
The British Ecological Society (BES) has launched its latest round of Outreach and Engagement Grants, offering up to £2,000 per project to support initiatives that connect public audiences with the excitement of ecological science.
Eligible applicants include individuals, teams, and organisations—such as researchers, educators, museums, schools and community groups—provided the lead applicant is a BES member.
Proposals must clearly focus on engaging non-academic audiences and may include events, digital media, exhibits, or community-led ecological activities.
The funding can be used for a wide range of costs, including travel, venue hire, small equipment, marketing, evaluation, and one-off contractor fees. Projects must run for no more than 12 months and demonstrate a meaningful public engagement strategy. BES is particularly interested in projects with strong links to ecological research and with regional or broader impact.
Applications for the current funding round are open until 8 September 2025, with successful applicants notified in late November. Projects should begin from December 2025 onward.
Grants of up to £2,000 Available for Environmental Projects (Scotland)
The Cruach Trust, a small Scottish charity, invites organisations to apply for its grants programme. The Trust provides grants of up to £2,000 for projects related to the natural environment, community, and music.
Organisations eligible to apply include registered or recognised charities, societies, trusts, and other bodies, with a preference for Scottish small and local charities. However, organisations with an income exceeding £100,000 will not be considered. The Trustees will only award grants up to a maximum of £2,000.
The deadline for applications is 12 September 2025.
Funding for Marine Conservation Projects (UK)
Marine conservation charities and not for profit organisations (including schools) based and working in the UK can apply for grants of up to £2,500 towards projects and research that address the root causes of marine conservation threats and challenges in the UK, and increase the number of people taking action for marine conservation.
The funding, which is being made available through the Sea-Changers Main Grants programme, seeks to support creative and innovative approaches which have lasting benefits and outcomes. Sea-Changers is particularly interested in grassroots projects which galvanise community action and in projects which increase the number of people taking action for marine conservation. Small grants of up to £500 are also available. Applications to the Small Grants programme can be made at any time. The next application deadline for the Main Grants programme is 30 September 2025.
Funding for Transformative IT Projects (UK)
Registered charities, educational establishments, community interest companies, and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £15,000 for IT projects that benefit communities and people across the UK. The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists makes the funding available through its IT4Good Grant Programme, which aims to support innovative projects and activities that use information technology (IT) to create positive impact through education, digital inclusion, charitable, and public engagement initiatives. This could include developing and delivering innovative new services, solutions, training, apps, analytics, AI, robotics, or accessibility features/hardware. Larger grants may be made in exceptional circumstances. Applications can be submitted at any time until 5pm on 18 August 2025.
Funding to Improve Online Digital Presence for Small Charities (UK)
UK charities can apply for funding of up to £2,500 to enhance their online digital presence. The funding is available to charities with an average annual income of less than £1,000,000 to support digital expenditures that other funders may not cover. The funding will help organisations build websites and apps, digitise services, and purchase digital products. The funding is being made available through the Fat Beehive Foundation, and trustees are particularly keen to support traditionally hard-to-fund organisations, such as those supporting prisoners, refugees, or disadvantaged youth. Applications can be submitted at any time and are reviewed at trustee meetings in April and October. The deadline for applications is the end of September for the October meeting and the end of March for the April meeting. The closing date for the next round of applications is 5pm on 30 September 2025.
Grants of up to £500,000 Available to Enhance London’s Environment
The Mayor of London has launched the Green Roots Fund, a £12 million programme offering funding to transform London’s green and blue spaces. Running from summer 2025 to spring 2028, the fund is designed to support projects that enhance biodiversity, improve climate resilience, and promote community engagement across the capital.
Grants ranging from £10,000 to £500,000 are available, with funding awarded for both physical improvements and enabling activities. Implementation projects may include wetland restoration, tree planting, rewilding, and sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), while enabling projects might focus on feasibility studies, community outreach, or volunteer training. The maximum project length is two years.
Applications are open to a wide range of not-for-profit organisations, including local authorities, charities, social enterprises, housing associations, tenant management organisations, and community groups. Partnerships are encouraged, particularly where councils collaborate with third-sector organisations.
The current funding round prioritises projects that deliver clean and healthy waterways, aligning with wider environmental goals for London. The deadline for applications is 21 August 2025 at 2pm.