Aims/priorities: The scheme provides grants to support innovative projects, designed and led by young people in the UK, which aim to increase access to local natural spaces and encourage a deeper appreciation and understanding of nature.
Funding is intended for projects which affect change or empower local young people and the surrounding communities to increase access to natural spaces and improve understanding of the local biodiversity.
Examples of eligible projects are as follows:
- Running a school festival about nature.
- Painting community murals showcasing biodiversity in the area.
- Building or restoring a community garden.
- Creating a nature walk.
- Hiring a speaker to come and talk about local foraging.
Grants can be used for materials, room hire, publicity, speakers, trainers, freelancers, project-specific staff costs, audio-visual hire, reasonable volunteer expenses, transport, or other costs of activities/events.
Successful proposals should aim to take place within 2022.
Who can apply? Individuals and organisations who are linked to a school or community-based organisation that works directly with young people (16 and under) within the UK are welcome to apply. This includes (but is not limited to):
- School staff.
- Student groups.
- Home education groups.
- Community groups.
- Small charities.
Applications should be created in partnership with and ideally led by young people.
Grant amount: Grants of up to £1,000 are available, however applications for significantly lower amounts are welcome.
The Society is happy to co-fund projects along with other organisations.
Application process: The online application form is available on the Linnean Society website, along with a set of guidance notes.
A youth panel of 16 to 18 year olds from across the country will select who should receive an award.
Deadline: The deadline for applications is 1 November 2021.
Contact Information: Tel: 020 7434 4479 Email: learning@linnean.org
Website address: www.linnean.org/the-society/medals-awards-prizes-grants/our-local-nature-grants