Peak District National Park Foundation Grants

Peak District Community Nature Fund

Peak District National Park Foundation

The Peak District Foundation's Community Nature Fund supports projects that create, improve or expand spaces for nature inside the Peak District National Park. The foundation is happy to back all kinds of work that helps wildlife and biodiversity. Examples include creating wildflower meadows, planting hedgerows or trees, building or restoring ponds, and putting up bird or bat boxes. Grants range from £500 to £5,000. The money goes towards the specific costs of delivering your project. That can include hiring or buying tools, equipment and materials. It can also cover professional contractors where there is a clear and justifiable need. The fund will not pay for general running costs, such as overheads or core staff salaries. The fund suits parish councils, schools, charities and community groups working to help nature locally. Individual landowners can apply too, as long as the project is not-for-profit and clearly benefits nature. Your project must take place within the National Park boundary. Sites already managed or protected for nature, such as Sites of Special Scientific Interest or nature reserves, cannot be funded. The next deadline is 29 January 2027. You will hear the outcome by 26 February 2027. Earlier rounds this year closed on 5 June and 25 September 2026. Competition is strong. The foundation receives far more applications than it can fund, so an eligible project is not guaranteed a grant. In the last year, around two thirds of applicants received an award. If you are successful, you must complete a short evaluation form and maintain anything bought or built with the grant for at least five years. Official source: https://www.peakdistrictfoundation.org.uk/community-nature-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.