Aims/priorities: Grants are available to registered charities and not-for-profit groups across Great Britain for projects that improve nature for local communities.
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 between £10,000 and £250,000.
- 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.
- Organisations 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: Applications for 2026 will be accepted in the following windows:
- Round One: 25 March 2026 to 22 April 2026.
- Round Two: 24 June 2026 to 15 July 2026.
- Round Three: 30 September 2026 to 21 October 2026.
Once the application window is open, groups will be able to download the guidance notes here, which contain a copy of the application questions and a list of Frequently Asked Questions.
Deadline: Wednesday 21 October 2026.
Contact information: Email: greencommunitygrants@wildlifetrusts.org
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