Aims/priorities: The funding is for organisations whose main aims and objectives fit with one of the following Fund's themes:
- Contributing to nature recovery and responding to the climate emergency.
- Improving nature-rich spaces and access to them.
The grants can be used for a wider range of sustainable activities, including recycling, litter picking, beach cleans or sustainable transport.
Who can apply? Not-for-profit groups based in England, Scotland and Wales can apply.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Have an annual income between £10,000 and £1 million in the most recent financial year.
- Have been operating for a minimum of 12 months and have signed annual accounts at the time of submitting their application.
- Be able to show that no more than 50% of the members serving as Trustees, Directors, or Committee members are related.
- Have a UK bank account in the organisation's name with two unrelated signatories.
- Have all relevant policies in place at the time of application including a Safeguarding / Vulnerable Adult Policy.
As funding is generally oversubscribed, priority will be given to organisations:
- With an income of £250,000 or below.
- That work in communities located in the top 15% of the Index of Multiple Deprivation
- Whose main activities are focused on supporting marginalised groups. This could include, but is not limited to, disabled people, communities experiencing racial inequity, and LGBT+ people.
- Whose objects or purpose within its governing document relate to habitat or species restoration/protection.
Groups can apply for no more than 25% of their annual income listed on their most recent set of signed accounts.
Grant amount: One-year flexible grants of up to £25,000 are available.
The funding must be spent within one year.
Application process: The guidance notes and application questions can be found on the Wildlife Trusts' website. Applications are to be submitted through the Trusts' online portal.
Deadline: Wednesday 22 April 2026 with notification of decisions within two months.
The fund will be open in 2026 for two further application windows:
- 24 June to 15 July 2026
- 30 September to 21 October 2026
Contact information: Email: greencommunitygrants@wildlifetrusts.org
Website: Green Community Grants Programme | The Wildlife Trusts