Aims/priorities: Grow Wild is offering grants of up to £500 to young people aged 14-25 to deliver creative projects that celebrate and share why UK native plants and/or fungi are so special.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Have a great project idea.
- Find a supporting organisation, such as a school, university, youth club or a local community group, to help them deliver the project.
The funding is for projects that:
- Focus on UK native plants and/or fungi.
- Get other people involved in some way. Aim to share the project with at least 100 people (this can include using online channels).
- Make good use of the £500 grant.
- Have a ‘wow-factor’. Projects should be original and come up with something exciting.
The grants can pay for everything needed for the project, including basic materials and equipment to any training that is needed.
Projects can start in June and must be completed by 31 October 2022.
Who can apply? Applications will be accepted from young people aged 14 to 25 years old who live in the UK.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Have a great project idea.
- Find a supporting organisation, such as a school, university, youth club or a local community group, to help them deliver the project.
Supporting organisations must be:
- An established and relevant organisation that is charitable in purpose or not-for-profit. In particular:
- Voluntary, youth or community group.
- Education body (excluding primary schools)
- Arts charity
- Local Authority or other council body
- Health Authority
Able to provide a member of staff or volunteer to:
- Liaise with Grow Wild
- Support the young person as required (eg, providing access to facilities and equipment, publicity of activities, advice and guidance.)
- Financially responsible for the project with a bank account in the organisation's name or in the name of the local authority or other public sector body where relevant.
Grant amount: £500 are available
Application process: The application process is as follows:
- Young people make a short video application on their phone or camera and upload it securely.
- They then need to complete the online application form including a link to their video.
Guidelines, the online form and examples of successful projects can all be found on the Grow Wild website
Deadline: Monday 25 April 2022, 10am.
Contact information: Tel: 020 45264885 or 07826 873 421 Email: hello@growwilduk.com
Website: Grow Wild | Grow Wild | Kew