Aims/priorities: The programme aims to identify and support innovative ideas that help recover threatened species in England. All ideas must target the species and directly address the actions listed in the Threatened Species Recovery Actions (TSRA) dataset.
Who can apply? This opportunity is open to:
- Formally constituted organisations or partnerships - environmental groups, charities, local authorities, academic institutions, landowners, public bodies, non-profit organisations, farmer clusters.
- The following Defra agencies – Natural England, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Broads Authority, National Park Authorities.
Grant amount: Between £10,000 and £1.5 million will be accepted.
Application process: Further information and the application form can be found on the Natural England website.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a full funding application.
Deadline: Sunday 2 November 2025 (23:59).
Contact information: Email: SRP@naturalengland.org.uk
Website: Species Recovery Programme: call for ideas funding opportunity - GOV.UK