Community Matters Fund
Funding
Up to £5,000
Location
England, Wales
Applications
Open until 26 June 2025
The Community Matters Fund is a £250,000 fund from National Grid. It supports charities, non-profits, and community groups that create or improve green spaces. Registered charities and non-profits can apply for up to £5,000. Unregistered community groups can apply for up to £2,000. Projects must be in public areas and can include parks, gardens, wildlife habitats, or improving accessibility. Projects that help underserved or vulnerable people access nature are especially welcome. You must be based in the Midlands, South West England, or South Wales. The deadline to apply is 26 June 2025.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Projects must be located in public areas
- Registered charities and non-profits can apply for up to £5,000
- Unregistered community groups can apply for up to £2,000
- Applicant must be based in the Midlands, South West England, or South Wales
This fund is for registered charities, non-profits, and unregistered community groups based in the Midlands, South West England, or South Wales. Your project must create or improve a public green space, such as a park, garden, or wildlife habitat. It is not for private land projects or organisations based outside these areas.
No published award history for National Grid. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from National Grid
A £250,000 fund supporting charities, non-profit organisations, and community groups that provide green spaces improving wellbeing and biodiversity. Grants of up to £5,000 are available for registered charities or non-profits, and up to £2,000 for unregistered community groups. Projects must be in public areas and can include creating parks, gardens, improving accessibility, or boosting biodiversity through planting and wildlife habitats. Projects supporting underserved or vulnerable groups to access natural settings are particularly encouraged.
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