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Environmental grants support conservation, biodiversity, woodland creation, and pollution reduction. Natural England, the Environment Agency, and the National Lottery Heritage Fund are key funders. Community groups can access smaller grants for local nature projects.

There are currently 252 live grants available for conservation and environmental organisations in the UK, with deadlines ranging from 12 November 2026 to 31 March 2030.

Checked daily. Last updated 12 November 2026.

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Stevenage Local Community Budgets 2026/27

Stevenage Borough Council

£100 - £2,000East of England

Stevenage Borough Council's Local Community Budget Grant Scheme is open now. It offers grants to community groups and organisations working on local projects across the borough. You apply online using the council's Community Budget form. You can use a grant as a contribution to a local fun day, to make environmental changes, to buy equipment, or as match funding for a larger scheme or activity. The scheme has run since 2011. It helps groups develop an idea, support an existing initiative or deliver a local priority. Each councillor has a budget of £2,000 and the Youth Mayor has a budget of £2,500. That gives a total of £80,500 to support initiatives across Stevenage. The smallest grant that a councillor or the Youth Mayor can award is £100. Before you apply, contact your local councillor. You will also need to tell the council which wards your project covers. Your organisation must have a bank account and a valid email address. Read the Local Community Budget Application Guidance before you fill in the form. One practical point: if you get a grant, the council may ask for evidence of how you spent it. Keep your receipts and invoices, plus any press releases and photographs of the project. The council will ask for a completed monitoring form within six months of your application. If you have questions, call 01438 242242 or email localcommunitybudgets@stevenage.gov.uk. Official source: https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/town-and-community/community-grants-and-funding/local-community-budgets. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Fareham Borough Council Community Funding

Fareham Borough Council

Funding amount not listedSouth East England

Fareham Borough Council gives Community Funding to community organisations and individuals in Fareham borough, for projects that benefit the wider community. There is no set award range. You can ask for any amount, but requests over £5,000 need at least the same sum from other sources. The fund is open all year, so there is no deadline. In most cases it pays one-off capital costs. New projects can also ask for a one-off payment towards revenue costs for a limited period agreed with the Council. Past projects include an accessible toilet and a replacement safety boat. Organisations need official papers stating they are not set up to make a profit. Individuals must show they apply on behalf of the community. Businesses are not considered. The project must not have started. Decisions up to £15,000 normally take 6-8 weeks from submitting documents. Larger requests go to the Council's Executive, which meets monthly. Start by speaking to your Ward Councillor or the Leisure and Community Team on 01329 236100.

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East Renfrewshire Climate Action Hub Small Grants 2026/27

East Renfrewshire Climate Action Hub (Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire)

Up to £1,000Scotland

Community groups in East Renfrewshire can get up to £500 for small climate action projects, and returning groups up to £1,000. Schools and nurseries can get up to £150. Join the hub, then apply online; grants are decided on a rolling basis until the money runs out. Official source: https://eastrenclimatehub.org.uk/east-ren-climate-action-hub-small-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

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Spurness Wind Farm Community Fund (Sanday)

SSE Renewables (Spurness Wind Farm)

Up to £10,000Scotland

SSE Renewables gives grants of up to £10,000 from its Spurness Wind Farm Community Fund to community and charitable projects in the Sanday community council area, Orkney. The wind farm makes around £25,000 a year available. SSE expects to invest £600,000 between 2004 and 2029. Projects can build skills for the island's future, support community assets, increase involvement in local organisations, help disadvantaged or excluded people (particularly young and older people), involve people in caring for the environment, or strengthen the local economy through community-led enterprise. One past award was £8,685 to Sanday Community Association for its holiday play scheme. You do not need to be a registered charity. Your group must have a constitution and must not be set up for individual profit. No deadline is listed. Apply through the SSE Community Investment Portal after reading the fund guidance.

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Farnborough Airport Community Environmental Fund

Rushmoor Borough Council

Funding amount not listedSouth East England

Rushmoor Borough Council runs the Farnborough Airport Community Environmental Fund, which pays for local environmental projects. There is currently £50,658 available. The funder's website gives no minimum or maximum award and no closing date. The council considers applications every month until the money runs out. The money comes from a levy of £2 or £5 on every take-off and landing at Farnborough Airport, depending on aircraft type. The council received £64,116 for aircraft movements in 2025. Projects the fund has already backed include pond improvements, canal towpath upgrades and new cycle ways. It has also supported gardening clubs, wildlife projects and outdoor activities. Each organisation can receive one grant per financial year, which runs from April to March. Buildings and building works are not generally funded. That includes solar panels and heat pumps. If your project involves a building, email the community development team with project details and the reason you need funding. They will tell you whether money is available.

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Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape Grants Fund

Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape Partnership and Landscape Trust

Up to £4,000North West England

The Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape Partnership and the Landscape Trust run the Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape Grants Fund. It gives grants of up to £4,000 for projects that conserve, enhance or connect people to the Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape. Applicants request a form by email. Read the guidance notes first, because they set out the fund criteria. Projects the funder lists include restoring or creating wildlife habitat, improving the coast or seascape, and restoring cultural or historic features. It also lists work to connect children and young people with the landscape, traditional rural skills, involving volunteers, and helping local communities move towards sustainable low carbon living. A list of Examples of Funded Projects 2016 to 2022 is available to download from the fund page. Check the guidance notes to confirm who can apply before you start.

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South Oxfordshire Nature and Climate Action Fund 2026/27

South Oxfordshire District Council

£250 - £10,000South East England

South Oxfordshire District Council gives grants of £250 to £10,000 per project through its South Nature and Climate Action Fund. Projects must be in the South Oxfordshire district. They must tackle climate change, improve resilience to heatwaves, flooding or droughts, or help restore nature. The council has £100,000 available this year. Applications close at midday on 20 November 2026. Themes the council lists are energy, biodiversity, waste and consumption, transport and travel, and adapting to climate change. Every project needs a community focus. It must also increase awareness of climate change and recent declines in nature, and encourage action. For ideas, the council points to its Sustainability Stories and to awards made through the Vale of White Horse version of the fund. It also offers tips for developing a sustainable project. The fund forms part of the council's Nature and Climate Action Plan 2025-29, which sets out actions to reach net zero by 2030. Applications are welcome from organisations representing the protected characteristics in the Equality Act 2010. Contact the Community Enablement team on 01235 422405.

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Woodland Creation Grant (Wales), window 6

Welsh Government (Rural Payments Wales)

Funding amount not listedWales

The Welsh Government, through Rural Payments Wales, pays for new woodland in Wales under its Woodland Creation Grant, window 6. Applications close on 20 November 2026. There is no maximum area. The minimum is 0.25 hectares of approved planting, or 0.5 hectares for agroforestry only. Native Woodland - Biodiversity (1,600 stems per hectare) pays £5,103 per hectare for planting. Post and wire fencing with netting pays £8.33 per metre. Standard metal gates pay £185.75 each. Maintenance and premium payments run for 12 years. You need a woodland creation plan approved under the Woodland Creation Planning Scheme. Welsh Government must have confirmation of a verified plan from NRW by 6 November 2026. Public or private landholders, municipalities and associations can apply, including community groups planting on publicly owned land. Window 6 adds water troughs, water gates and water pipes for riparian planting. All selected planting and capital works must be completed and claimed by 31 March 2028.

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Cory Community Fund 2026

Cory Group

Up to £7,500East of England, London, South East England

Cory Group funds community groups and projects in 16 areas where it operates, with up to £7,500 per recipient. Eligible areas are Barking and Dagenham, Bexley, City of London, Gravesham, Greenwich, Hammersmith and Fulham, Havering, Hertfordshire, Kensington and Chelsea, Lambeth, Newham, Redbridge, Thurrock, Tower Hamlets, Wandsworth and Westminster. Applications for the 2026 Community Fund are open now. Submissions must be received by Friday 20 November 2026. The fund backs groups that strengthen local communities. Cory gives particular focus to three goals: enhancing the local environment, preventing waste and growing the reuse economy, and developing skills. The skills strand covers STEM, sustainability, recycling, reuse and waste management, as well as skills on the River Thames. Check your location first. Your group must be based in one of the listed areas. The funder's website gives no minimum award and lists no example projects or costs, so read the application page before you plan a budget.

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Lanarkshire Climate Action Mentorship Grant

Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub

Up to £1,000Scotland

Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub funds mentorships for community groups in Lanarkshire, with up to £1,000 per mentorship. Up to £750 goes to the mentor group for time and expenses. Up to £250 covers materials and expenses for the mentee's project, including an event or activity. Applications are reviewed monthly and close on 20 November 2026. The Hub is keen to hear from newly formed groups, groups adding climate action to existing activities, and groups that have struggled to develop projects or win funding before. Schools and nurseries cannot apply. Each group is matched with an established local mentor group. The Hub helps with matching, planning meetings and regular check-ins. Past examples: Hillhouse Residents & Tenants Association set up the Hill Start bike reuse hub with Gear Up. Cambuslang Youth Committee learnt upcycling with Revolve Recycle. Costs already incurred and personal items or equipment are not covered.

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Hook Moor Wind Farm Community Fund (Aberford and Micklefield)

Point North

Up to £3,000Yorkshire and The Humber

The Hook Moor Wind Farm Community Fund offers grants of up to £3,000 to charities and community groups in Aberford and Micklefield, in West Yorkshire. OnPath Energy pays for the fund. It runs Hook Moor Wind Farm, just east of Leeds. Point North manages the fund. The fund supports projects that fight poverty and enrich lives in the local area. Examples include energy efficiency, environmental protection and nature conservation, health and wellbeing, regeneration and improvements to community facilities. It can also pay for education and training facilities or equipment. Social welfare is covered too, such as events, trips, lunch clubs and food banks. This list is not complete, so if you are unsure whether your idea fits, get in touch with Point North. You do not need to be a registered charity, but you must have charitable aims. The fund suits community groups, voluntary organisations, playgroups, youth clubs, church and village halls, sports clubs, Scouts and Guides, environmental projects and clubs for older people. Schools can apply for non-statutory projects that the council does not normally fund. Projects outside Aberford and Micklefield may be considered if you can show they benefit local people. You need to apply by 22 November 2026. Point North aims to give you a decision within 12 weeks of receiving your completed application. Keep in mind that the fund will not pay for costs you incur before a grant is formally approved. It also does not cover salaries, so plan your request around other costs such as equipment, activities or improvements to facilities. Official source: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/hook-moor-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Armistead Wind Farm Community Fund (South Lakeland)

Point North

Up to £5,000North West England

Point North runs the Armistead Wind Farm Community Fund for OnPath Energy. It gives grants of up to £5,000 to community groups, voluntary organisations and environmental projects in Old Hutton, New Hutton, Killington, Preston Patrick and Mansergh, in South Lakeland, Cumbria. Applications close on 22 November 2026. You do not need to be a registered charity, but your group must have charitable aims. Playgroups, youth clubs, church and village halls, sports clubs, Scout and Guide groups and clubs for senior citizens are listed as examples. Schools can apply for non-statutory projects the Council does not normally fund. Example costs include energy efficiency, nature conservation, community facility improvements, and lunch clubs or food banks. Salaries, statutory responsibilities and costs already spent are not funded. Projects outside the five areas might be considered if they benefit local people from them. Apply on Point North's online form. Point North aims to decide within 12 weeks.

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Longpasture Solar Farm Community Fund (Darlington)

Point North

£2,000 - £5,000North East England

The Longpasture Solar Farm Community Fund gives grants of between £2,000 and £5,000 to charities and community groups near the Longpasture Solar Farm in Darlington. Point North runs the fund. Its aim is to fight poverty and enrich lives in local communities. The fund is for groups within a 10-mile radius of the solar farm. The page lists Darlington, Middlesbrough, Newton Aycliffe, Sedgefield and Stockton-on-Tees. You do not need to be a registered charity, but your organisation must have charitable aims and an annual income under £500,000. The money can support new or existing projects that tackle poverty and create opportunities and activities for local people. Examples include equipment and capital items, coaching or training, project and sessional costs, travel, repairs and capacity building. You can also ask for a contribution to core or running costs if your organisation typically spends less than £500,000 a year. IT equipment is capped at £1,500. Some costs are not covered. These include vehicles or minibuses, building or buying premises or land, contingency funding, and deficit or retrospective funding. Faith groups can apply for projects that are open to the whole community and have wider social benefits. The fund will not pay for activities mainly about worship or proselytising. You need to apply by 22 November 2026. Applications go through Point North's online portal. The funder aims to give you a decision within 12 weeks of receiving a complete application. Read the guidelines in full before you start, as they contain the full list of what the fund will and will not pay for. Official source: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/longpasture-solar-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Saffron Community Fund

Essex Community Foundation (Saffron Building Society)

Funding amount not listedEast of England

The Saffron Community Fund has reopened. Smaller charities and community groups in Essex, Hertfordshire and Suffolk have another chance to apply for funding. The fund was set up by Saffron Building Society and is managed in partnership with Essex Community Foundation. The fund supports projects that help elderly people, children and young people, and environmental or green causes. Charities, not-for-profits and volunteer groups can apply. Priority goes to organisations based near a Saffron Building Society branch, but eligible groups across all three counties are welcome. Each application is assessed individually so that funding is shared fairly. The fund awards around £50,000 in total each year. Recent awards include £5,000 towards the core running costs of a dance charity for people living with dementia and Parkinson's. Another £5,000 went towards activity days and outings for adults with SEND. A support charity for survivors of rape and sexual abuse received £10,200 over two years towards its running costs. These examples show the fund can pay for core costs as well as specific projects. Applications close on 25 November 2026. You apply using the application form linked from the Essex Community Foundation page. The grants team recommends that you get in touch before you submit, so you have the right guidance. You can call, email or book a time slot to speak with a grants officer. One thing to plan around: the panel will consider applications at the end of January 2027, with decisions shared shortly afterwards. Make sure your project start date and activities allow for this, as you will not know the outcome until early 2027. Official source: https://www.essexcommunityfoundation.org.uk/2026/10/the-saffron-community-fund-reopens-for-applications/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Hinckley & Bosworth Making a Difference Grant

Hinckley & Bosworth VCS Partnership (Rural Community Council)

£501 - £3,000East Midlands

Hinckley & Bosworth VCS Partnership gives grants of £501 to £3,000 to charities and community groups in Hinckley & Bosworth Borough. Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council funds the scheme and the Rural Community Council (RCC) administers it. Money can start a new project within the Voluntary & Community Sector Network or boost the impact of an existing group. Funding priorities are young people, climate change, families of children or adults with LD or SEND, and community cohesion. The partnership is also keen on projects that reduce loneliness and social isolation. Examples the funder lists include youth groups, sports, arts or music activities, peer support groups, advice programmes, intergenerational activities and cultural celebrations. Applications run in quarterly rounds. The Quarter 3 deadline is 25 November 2026, with a panel meeting on 9 December 2026. Quarter 4 closes on 17 February 2027. Send your completed application by email to ktaylor@ruralcc.org.uk.

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Love Lewisham Microgrants 2026

Lewisham Council

£200 - £1,000London

Lewisham Council gives £200 to £1,000 to residents, constituted community groups and local organisations for projects in Lewisham that tackle fly-tipping or make neighbourhoods cleaner, greener and more welcoming. Individual residents aged 18 or over can apply directly for £200. Constituted groups and local organisations can apply for £500, or £500 to £1,000 through the Enhanced Community Grant for larger projects. Applications close at 5pm on Friday 27 November 2026. Opening date was Monday 28 September 2026. The Council lists community clean-ups, planting and small greening projects, equipment with wider community benefit, and community artwork as fundable. Residents who need more than £200 must apply with a constituted Community Organisation Partner, which receives and manages the money. Projects run from February to 31 May 2027. Contact the Council before applying if the project involves planters, highways, murals or land you do not own. The budget is limited, so meeting the criteria does not guarantee funding.

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Greener Wandsworth Microgrants

Wandsworth Borough Council

£100 - £500London

Wandsworth Borough Council gives £100 to £500 through its Greener Wandsworth Microgrants to individuals, community groups, faith groups, schools and non-profits that live or work in the borough of Wandsworth. The money pays for events, activities and initiatives that make Wandsworth greener and cleaner, support local parks and nature, and help the community adapt to a changing climate. Around six grants are awarded every other month. The next community deadline is Friday 27 November 2026. Later community deadlines are 29 January, 26 March and 28 May 2027. Example projects from the council include planting or re-wilding a community space, a repair or re-use initiative, a sustainable street festival, a nature trail, and an art and photography session about the local environment. Projects must be finished within six months of receiving the money. Schools use the same form but have a separate pot with termly dates. The council funds up to two applications a year from the same organisation for the same project.

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West Lothian Climate Action Network Eco Development Fund

West Lothian Climate Action Network

Funding amount not listedScotland

The Eco Development Fund is run by West Lothian Climate Action Network (WLCAN). Eco Fund 7 is the latest round of the fund, and it is opening for applications in autumn 2026. Because this is the seventh round, there is a good record of past awards you can learn from. The page gives the closing date as Sunday 28 November. It does not state a closing time or a year, so aim to apply well before then and check the exact date with WLCAN if you are unsure. The fund suits people with an eco or climate project in mind who are happy to join WLCAN. Membership is a must. You need to be a member of WLCAN to be eligible, and you can join using the form on the top right of the fund page. Joining first is a sensible step, because an application from a non-member will not be eligible. To get a feel for what WLCAN backs, look at the Eco Development Fund page. It has summaries of all previous awards. You can click on the project tiles to read case studies and see pictures that tell the story behind each award. This is a useful way to shape your own idea and see the kind of work that earlier rounds have funded. You can download the application form and guidelines from the Eco Fund 7 page. Read the guidelines closely before you start, so you can show how your project fits what the fund is looking for. The main caveat is simple: no membership, no application. Sort out your WLCAN membership before you put time into the form. Official source: https://wlcan.scot/eco-fund-7-now-open/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Hartlepool Pride in Place Open Call for Proposals 2026

Hartlepool Borough Council (Hartlepool Board)

Funding amount not listedNorth East England

The Hartlepool Board has launched the first open call for proposals under the Pride in Place Programme. Up to £200,000 of capital funding is available in this call. It is for projects that bring a clear community benefit within Hartlepool. Your project must fit one of two priorities. The first is activating parks, public spaces and beaches. The second is community assets and neighbourhood spaces. Applications are welcome from organisations that can show how local people will benefit. Priority goes to projects that help communities with the greatest levels of need in Hartlepool. A map of Mission Critical Neighbourhoods is available on the funder page. The prospectus, application guidance and application form are published there too. The deadline is Monday 30 November 2026 at 5pm. You do not have to develop your proposal alone. The Board has commissioned Hartlepool Opportunities Partnership (HOP) to support organisations and groups working on proposals. You can contact HOP at myprideinplace@hopvcse.org.uk. This call is part of a wider programme. Hartlepool has secured up to £20 million over ten years, from April 2026 to March 2036. The money is split with 75% for capital projects and 25% for revenue projects. The Hartlepool Board oversees how it is spent. The Board is independently chaired and brings together residents, businesses and strategic partners. Your idea may not be ready to become an application yet. If so, you can submit a community idea instead. These ideas help shape future funding rounds, feasibility studies and investment across Hartlepool. Official source: https://www.hartlepool.gov.uk/prideinplace. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Brent Love Where You Live Grant (round 3)

Brent Council (with Wembley Stadium Foundation)

Up to £15,000London

Brent Council, with Wembley Stadium Foundation, funds Love Where You Live projects in Brent, London, with awards of up to £1,000 for a resident, £5,000 for one constituted organisation and £15,000 for two or more organisations working together. Brent schools, community and voluntary groups registered in Brent with Companies House or the Charity Commission, and Brent residents running an inclusion event can apply. Projects must be free or low-cost and fit one of six themes, such as greening your neighbourhood, clubs or social events, or promoting physical activity and wellbeing. They can run borough-wide or in Harlesden, Kilburn, Kingsbury and Kenton, Wembley or Willesden. Organisations need 12 months of operation and income under £500,000. All beneficiaries must be Brent residents. Projects start no earlier than March 2027. Money must be spent within 1 year. An online workshop runs on Wednesday 4 November 2026, 6.30pm to 8pm.

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Liverpool City Region Community Environment Fund 2026/27

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

£1,000 - £30,000North West England

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority funds community-led environmental projects through its Community Environment Fund 2026-27, with grants of £1,000 to £30,000 for not-for-profit community groups and organisations. There are two streams. Grants of £1,000 to £4,999 suit smaller community projects. Grants of £5,000 to £30,000 suit larger projects with more substantial environmental and community benefits. Seven themes are listed: climate change and resilience, transport and active travel, water sustainability, accessible green spaces and biodiversity, carbon and environmental literacy, energy efficiency, and food sustainability. Past projects include community gardens, bikes for veterans, beekeeping and food growing. Charities, schools and colleges, faith groups, residents' associations and 'Friends of' groups can apply. Local authorities can apply only with strong community engagement or a community partner.

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European Space Agency: Call For Proposals - Wildfire Preparedness

European Space Agency

Funding amount not listedEngland

The European Space Agency (ESA) funds companies in ESA member states, including the UK, to develop space-enabled services for wildfire preparedness. Awards reach up to €600k for proof-of-concept studies and up to €3m for pilot projects. Applications close at 4:00pm on 1 December 2026. The call covers wildfire risk assessment, fuel load management, and preventative and adaptation measures. Satellite data and technology must play a critical role. Example uses the call lists: satellite Earth observation to map active fires, burn scars and vulnerable infrastructure; satellite positioning to guide drones and aircraft; satellite communications linking distributed sensors. The funding is zero-equity. It covers 50 to 80% of costs depending on SME status and Member State approval, but UK applicants are capped at 50%. Before submitting a Full Proposal, you need a Written Authorisation for ESA funding from the National Delegation of each country where your Prime and Subcontractors are based. Innovate UK Business Connect hosts the call page.

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Thalia WB Community Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

£5,000 - £50,000East of England

The Thalia WB Community Fund offers capital grants for projects that improve the local environment in Cambridgeshire. It is part of the national Landfill Communities Fund. It can pay to provide, maintain or improve a public park or other public amenity. It can also pay to conserve a specific species or habitat where it naturally occurs, or to repair and restore a place of worship or a building of historical or architectural importance that is open to the public. It suits not-for-profit organisations, including parish councils, within 10 miles of a licensed landfill site in Cambridgeshire, excluding Peterborough. Your project should be well developed. That means professional cost estimates, planning permission, possible contractors identified and most of your funding already secured. Grants range from £10,000 to £50,000. For species and habitat conservation projects the minimum is £5,000. Bids at or near £50,000 must show exceptional need and value to the community. You must also pay a contribution of 11% of the grant you are seeking to Thalia ODC Ltd, on top of your project costs, before the grant is released. There are four deadlines a year: 1 March, 1 June, 1 September and 1 December. Applications by 1 December are for projects starting in March. The process has two stages and needs someone's committed attention. Grants are paid in up to two instalments once you show evidence of spending, so plan your cash flow carefully. Do not sign contracts or make any financial commitment before you receive a formal offer letter, or your project will not be eligible. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/thalia/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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ARIA Forecasting Tipping Points Phase 2

ARIA

Funding amount not listedNational (UK-wide)

ARIA's Forecasting Tipping Points programme is moving into its second phase. The aim is to build a usable early warning system for changes in the North Atlantic subpolar gyre, with meltwater from the Greenland ice sheet as a key input. ARIA is inviting proposals on ocean observing, forecasting, and turning climate evidence into something decision makers can use. There are four main areas, each with an indicative budget for the whole module. An ocean observing network has £18.5m. Interannual to decadal forecasting has £5-7m. Impacts and response has £3-5m. Independent systems integration and assurance has £5.8m. These are budgets for each module, not individual awards. Match funding is not required. This suits ambitious, interdisciplinary teams. ARIA welcomes climate and ocean scientists working alongside experts in autonomous systems, sensing, metrology, AI, data assimilation, social science, decision science, risk, product development and systems engineering. It is especially keen on teams that include prospective users from fisheries and marine management, finance or climate security. The full proposals window opens on 27 October 2026. Full proposals must be in by 14:00 GMT on 2 December 2026. Concept papers are encouraged, with a deadline of 9 October 2026 (14:00 BST), but you can still submit a full proposal without one. No single project is expected to deliver the whole system. Your proposal should name its module or modules, its inputs and outputs, its named downstream consumer, an acceptance test for its outputs, and how you will manage uncertainty, validation and data provenance. ARIA is unlikely to fund isolated sensors or short field campaigns with no route into forecasting. It is also unlikely to fund standalone models that do not link to observations and users, or generic dashboards without a defined decision and user. Official source: https://iuk-business-connect.org.uk/opportunities/aria-forecasting-tipping-points-phase-2/. Official source: https://iuk-business-connect.org.uk/opportunities/aria-forecasting-tipping-points-phase-2/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Hornsea 3 Community Fund

GrantScape (funded by Ørsted)

£500 - £75,000East of England

The Hornsea 3 Community Fund offers grants of £500 to £75,000 for projects that benefit coastal and cable route communities in Norfolk and Suffolk. It is run by GrantScape and paid for by Ørsted as part of the community programme for its Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm, which lies off the Norfolk coast. Ørsted has committed around £700,000 a year for 10 years. Of this, £100,000 a year is set aside for a Skills Fund and another £100,000 for a Legacy Fund. Both operate differently to the main Community Fund, and the Skills Fund has different processes, eligible funding area and closing dates. This listing covers the main Community Fund. The fund suits groups and organisations whose project is based in, and helps people within, the funding area. The area also covers the coastal tidal zones and the marine area directly in line with the onshore areas. You can check your location by entering your postcode on GrantScape's interactive map. The main fund has two rounds a year. The next round closes on 2 December 2026, with decisions by early March 2027. The round after that closes on 2 June 2027, with decisions by the end of August 2027. Timing matters. If you apply after a closing date, your application moves to the next round, roughly six months later. You can apply to the Community and Skills Funds at the same time. However, if one of them awards you a grant, your other application may not be prioritised over groups that were turned away before or are applying for the first time. If you are unsure whether your project is in the eligible area, GrantScape asks you to call its team before you start your application. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/hornsea-3-community-fund/. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/hornsea-3-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Hornsea 3 Legacy Fund

GrantScape (funded by Ørsted)

£100,000East of England

GrantScape runs the Hornsea 3 Legacy Fund, paid for by Ørsted, which gives one £100,000 grant each year to a single flagship capital project in the Hornsea 3 funding area. Applicants must be voluntary and community groups, local charities, parish and town councils, local authorities applying for a community, or non-profit social enterprises and CICs. The project must be 'Inspired by Green'. That means it cuts its carbon footprint and benefits the environment. It must also be either a community building or facility, such as a village hall, community centre, sports centre, museum or heritage centre, or an environmental or public open space project, such as habitat or species conservation. Total project cost cannot be below £100,000 or above £1 million. The 2026 round closes at midnight on 2 December 2026, with decisions by early March 2027. Late applications are not considered. Work should start within six months and finish within 24 months of the award.

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Acton Community Fund 2026/27 (Ealing Your Voice Your Town)

Ealing Council

£150 - £10,000London

Ealing Council funds community projects in Acton through the Acton Community Fund 2026/27, part of Your Voice Your Town, with £80,000 in total. Smaller grants go up to £1,000 and larger grants up to £10,000. The fund closes at 1pm on 3 December 2026. Local people, community groups, organisations and businesses can apply, and schools can too if the project benefits the wider community beyond pupils, staff and families. The Acton Town Team, made up of residents, councillors and community representatives, developed the fund with the council. Every project must support at least one of four priorities: increasing safety, support and activities for young people, community cohesion and connections, or improving the local environment. Examples the funder lists for the environment priority are litter, fly-tipping, graffiti, pollution and new or enhanced green spaces. Projects must use the money between February 2027 and December 2027, after a grant agreement is signed and checks are complete. Costs already spent are not covered.

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Hanwell Community Fund 2026/27 (Ealing Your Voice Your Town)

Ealing Council

Up to £6,000London

Ealing Council funds community projects in Hanwell through the Your Town Your Future Fund, part of Your Voice Your Town, with £40,000 in total and awards of up to £6,000. Smaller sparks grants go up to £1,000 for visible community action. Applications close at 1pm on Thursday 3 December 2026. Projects must link directly to at least one town priority: sharing knowledge and skills, making Hanwell greener and cleaner, bringing generations and age groups together, or revitalising places and spaces in Hanwell. Residents, young people, local organisations, schools, community groups and faith groups can apply. Young people, and organisations that work with them, are especially encouraged. Funded work must run between February 2027 and December 2027. Costs already spent are not covered. Last year the fund backed 14 projects from 37 applications. Ealing and Hounslow Community and Voluntary Service (EHCVS) can help with applications, and the Hanwell Town Team has published a list of Frequently Asked Questions.

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South Oxfordshire Councillor Community Grant Scheme 2026/27

South Oxfordshire District Council

£250 - £7,500South East England

South Oxfordshire District Council gives each of its district councillors £7,500 to award to community projects that benefit their ward, budget permitting. Non-profit community organisations whose main purpose is to benefit South Oxfordshire residents can apply, as can town and parish councils. Awards run from £250 to £7,500 per councillor. Applications close at midday on 4 December 2026. The council can cover up to 100% of project costs. Projects must finish within 12 months of the award decision. Capital projects must cost £15,000 or less in total. Revenue projects have no cost cap. The council especially wants projects that protect and restore the natural world, act on the climate emergency, and support thriving, healthy and inclusive communities. Where a ward has several councillors, they may consider your application together. A project that benefits a wider area can apply to several councillors or wards. Decisions come from 1 March 2027. Do not start your project until you have an offer letter. The council will not pay retrospective costs.

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Blaby District Council Community Grants

Blaby District Council

Up to £5,000East Midlands

Blaby District Council gives grants of up to £5,000 to constituted community groups, youth groups, sports clubs, registered charities and social enterprises in the Blaby District to improve facilities or run activities. Five types are available. Capital Green (eco-friendly projects) and Large Capital (building work or equipment) pay up to £5,000, with 20% and 50% match funding. Small Capital, Revenue and Everyone Active pay up to £500 and need no match funding. The next deadline is 5pm on Friday 4 December 2026. The round after that closes at 5pm on Friday 5 March 2027. Funded projects include solar panels on a village hall (£5,000), a rainwater harvesting system at Countesthorpe Cricket Club (£5,000) and a Christmas lunch for pensioners in Cosby (£500). Groups can apply for one grant at a time. The council usually funds an organisation once every two years.

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Enovert Community Trust Grants

Enovert Community Trust

Funding amount not listedEngland

Enovert Community Trust funds community and environmental projects within ten miles of Enovert Management Limited's waste management operations in Billingham, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Colchester, Gloucester, Lydney, Middlesbrough and Walsall/North Birmingham. Money comes from the Landfill Communities Fund. The funder's website gives no award range. Examples it lists are improving community halls, creating new play areas and skate parks, and restoring green spaces. The Trust meets quarterly. The next deadline is 4 December 2026, for the meeting on 19 January 2027. Later deadlines are 28 May 2027. Colchester closes to applications from January 2027, so 4 December 2026 is the last deadline for that area. Himley (Dudley) and Barling (Southend) are closed to new applications. Bristol/South Glos, Sevenoaks, St Helens, the London Borough of Bexley, Wrexham and Swansea are no longer covered. Call Trust Manager Angela Haymonds on 01753 582513 to check eligibility before applying.

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Uttlesford Zero Carbon Communities Grants 2026

Uttlesford District Council (Sustainable Uttlesford)

£500 - £10,000East of England

Uttlesford District Council, through Sustainable Uttlesford, gives grants of £500 to £10,000 to parish and town councils, constituted community groups, community interest companies and supported not-for-profit groups working in the Uttlesford district. The money pays for new projects that cut carbon emissions, engage the community, or restore and enhance ecology. Examples include energy efficiency for community buildings, renewable installations for local benefit, and new or better-connected wildlife areas. Projects that encourage walking, cycling, less waste or volunteering also fit. The round closes on 4 December 2026. You can apply for more than one project, but the council aims to spread funding widely across Uttlesford. Groups without a formal constitution need a constituted organisation to hold the money in its bank account. Applications are made online through the Sustainable Uttlesford grant page.

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Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund

Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund

Up to £3,000North West England

Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund gives grants of up to £3,000 to community groups, voluntary groups, self-help groups, community charities and local branches of national charities within about 10 miles of Manchester Airport. Money pays for tangible items of lasting benefit. The funder's examples are white goods, play equipment and furniture. Applications close on 6 December 2026 for the trustees' meeting on 11 January 2027. Trustees meet four times a year. In 2022-23 the average award was £1,600. The board includes trustees from Stockport, Trafford, Manchester, Tameside, Cheshire East and Cheshire West councils. Manchester Airports Group pays £100,000 into the fund each year. The fund will not cover running costs, salaries, training, one-off events, general maintenance, or uniforms and kit used by one person. You must be not-for-profit and able to show clear banking or financial records. Schools qualify only with proven community use. Trustees may fund part of a project or some items from a wish list, so show other fundraising too.

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London Luton Airport Greener Future Fund

Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation (London Luton Airport)

Up to £10,000East of England

The London Luton Airport Greener Future Fund supports projects that help nature and cut carbon near the airport. Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation runs it for London Luton Airport (LLAOL), which aims to reach net zero for emissions by 2040. The fund wants education, innovation programmes and initiatives that support biodiversity and carbon reduction. Your project must meet at least one of three priorities: increasing biodiversity, environmental education, or reducing carbon emissions. Grants of up to £10,000 are available. Higher bids may be considered for exceptional one-off innovation projects. The fund only considers organisations that deliver work and operate within a 5-mile radius of the airport. The fund is open now. You start with a short Expression of Interest, and the deadline is 8 December 2026. After that, the Grants Team may contact you to talk about a possible application. Organisations whose plans closely match the priorities will be invited to make a full application, subject to available funds. A community panel of local residents then decides the outcome. In 2025, 60% of applications to the Greener Future Fund were successful. You can learn more at an online Meet the Funder session on 11 November 2026 at 11.30am or on 1 December 2026 at 1.30pm. One important caveat: the foundation may close applications early if the fund is heavily subscribed. Send your Expression of Interest as soon as you can, and read the criteria document carefully before you apply. Official source: https://blcf.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/north-herts-other-areas/greener-future-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Near Neighbours Fund (Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire)

Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation

Up to £5,000East of England, South East England

Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation gives grants of up to £5,000 through its Near Neighbours fund to charitable organisations delivering work in Central Bedfordshire, Dacorum, North Herts District, St. Albans District and Stevenage. It also covers the eastern parts of Aylesbury District: Great Brickhill, Wing, Wingrave, Cheddington, Edlesborough and Pitstone. The deadline for Expressions of Interest is Tuesday 8 December 2026. Projects must meet one of five priorities: a strong economic recovery, protecting the most disadvantaged, a child-friendly town or village, becoming greener and more sustainable, or a strong and empowered community. Applicants start with a short Expression of Interest. Strong matches are invited to apply in full, subject to available funds. A community panel of local residents decides. In the last round, 17% of Expressions of Interest to the general panel funds led to a full invitation, and 80% of those were funded. The foundation may close the fund early if it is heavily subscribed.

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Luton Rising Small Grants Fund

Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation (Luton Rising)

Up to £10,000East of England

Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation (BLCF) runs the Luton Rising Small Grants Fund for not-for-profit groups delivering community and voluntary activity in Luton. Grants of up to £10,000 can be considered. Luton Rising was formerly London Luton Airport Ltd. Funding is generally for one year, though it is not necessarily limited to that. The fund is for Luton only. Your project must meet one of five priorities: a strong economic recovery, protecting the most disadvantaged in the town, a child-friendly town, a greener and more sustainable town, or a strong and empowered community. The first step is a short Expression of Interest form. The deadline is 8 December 2026. BLCF may close the fund early if it is heavily subscribed. After the deadline, the Grants Team may contact you to discuss a possible application. Groups that closely match the priorities are invited to apply in full, subject to available funds. A community panel of local residents decides the outcome. The funder's website lists no example projects or costs.

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Society of Merchant Venturers Charity Grants

The Society of Merchant Venturers

£500 - £5,000South West England

The Society of Merchant Venturers gives grants of usually £500 to £5,000 to organisations, groups and individuals whose work benefits Greater Bristol. Priority goes to those serving the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people. The primary areas are social needs, youth, education, environment, social enterprise, health care, culture and the arts, and projects that benefit Greater Bristol and its economic development. Members of the Society fund the Charity, and its Charity Sub-Committee runs it. That committee meets four times a year, typically in January, April, July and October. The next deadline is 5pm on 9 December 2026, for the January 2027 meeting. Applications go by email on the Society's application form. The funder asks you to read its guidance notes in full first, to check your project is eligible. It also lists recently supported organisations on its Charitable Giving page. The funder's website gives no example project costs, so check that list to judge fit.

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Litchardon Cross Solar Park Community Fund

GrantScape (funded by Infinis Energy)

£500 - £8,750South West England

GrantScape awards £500 to £8,750 from the Litchardon Cross Solar Park Community Fund, paid for by Infinis Energy, to community projects that benefit residents of five north Devon parishes: Fremington, Westleigh, Instow, Tawstock, and Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey. The current round closes at midnight on 9 December 2026. Decisions follow in early March 2027. The fund holds £17,465 a year, linked to inflation. It pays for capital and revenue costs. Revenue projects can run for 2 years. Examples the funder lists include capital works to village halls, insulation and solar panels for community buildings, and playgrounds, skate parks and sports equipment. £2,000 a year is ringfenced for STEM education. Match funding is not required. In-kind help counts. Organisations outside the parishes can apply if the people who benefit live inside them. A panel with one representative from each parish council decides.

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SSE Renewables Hydro Community Fund

SSE Renewables

£10,000 - £100,000Scotland

SSE Renewables funds community projects through its £10 million Hydro Community Fund, open to not-for-profit groups in the community council areas that host its hydro assets. The panel considers requests from £10,000 to £100,000. The deadline is Thursday 10 December 2026, with the panel meeting in February 2027. Areas on the funder's website include Ardgour, Arran, Arrochar, Tarbet and Ardlui, Blair Atholl and Struan, Cairndow, Killin, Kilmorack, Kilninver and Kilmelford, and Kiltarlity. Priorities include protecting local habitats and biodiversity, community transport and low-carbon solutions, community housing and home energy efficiency, small business and social enterprise growth, and halls, hubs and paths. Arts, culture, sport and recreation projects also qualify. Education, skills and employment projects are considered equally. You do not need to be a registered charity, but you need a constitution.

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Unlocking Space for Business Grant Call: Environmental Intelligence and Emissions

Department for Science Innovation and Technology

Up to £400,000England

The UK Space Agency, part of the Department for Science Innovation and Technology, is offering grants of up to £400,000 to UK registered end-user businesses for pilot projects that use satellite data on environmental intelligence and emissions. The total pot is £2 million. Applications are open from 19 October 2026 and close at 4pm on Friday 11 December 2026. The lead end-user business must run a consortium with a UK space supplier. Projects must address one of two challenge areas: climate, nature and natural capital, or emissions monitoring and verification. Target sectors include financial services, insurance, energy, utilities, agriculture and waste management. Projects start in January 2027, run for a maximum of 9 months, and must deliver a first milestone by 31 March 2027. Applications go through the Flexigrant portal. A webinar runs on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 11:00 GMT.

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National Grid Yorkshire GREEN Local Community Fund

National Grid (administered by Localgiving)

Up to £20,000Yorkshire and The Humber

The Yorkshire GREEN Local Community Fund is run by National Grid Electricity Transmission and managed by Localgiving. It supports projects that bring meaningful and lasting benefits to the people and places hosting National Grid's Yorkshire GREEN construction project. Your project should support one or more of these themes: education and STEM opportunities; protecting the environment and access to green spaces; improving community spaces and saving energy; help with the cost of living and employability; physical health and activity; and mental health and wellbeing. There are three grant sizes. You can ask for up to £5,000 for a feasibility study, such as a disability access review or an energy usage audit. Up to £10,000 is available for other projects, including new work or extensions to past projects lasting up to 12 months. Up to £20,000 is available for capital works on a building or land your organisation owns or leases. The fund suits charities and community groups, parish and town councils with non-statutory projects, and school PTAs or "Friends of" groups. Your project must take place in the area where the construction work is happening. The funder page shows more than one closing date for the current round, so please confirm the current deadline on the official page before you apply. One thing to plan for: you can only apply once per financial year, from April to March, to this fund or National Grid's Community Grant Programme. This rule applies whatever the outcome of your earlier application. For capital projects, any planning or landowner permissions must already be approved before you apply. You will also need at least three quotes from different contractors. Official source: https://localgiving.org/yorkshire-green-local-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Bramford to Twinstead Community Fund (Local Fund)

National Grid (administered by Localgiving)

Up to £20,000East of England

Local grants for communities closest to the Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement in Suffolk and Essex: up to £5,000 for feasibility studies and larger grants for projects, up to £20,000 depending on type and scale. Amount: Up to £20,000. Current round closes 5pm on Friday 11 December 2026; considered at the January panel. Who can apply: Not-for-profit, community-focused organisations, including parish councils, delivering projects in the eligible areas of Suffolk and Essex shown on the map. How to apply: Check your eligibility with the Localgiving postcode checker and start your application on Localgiving before 5pm on 11 December 2026. Official source: https://www.nationalgrid.com/the-great-grid-upgrade/bramford-to-twinstead/community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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New Albion Community Wind Farm Fund

Northamptonshire Community Foundation (New Albion Wind)

Up to £10,000East Midlands

Northamptonshire Community Foundation administers the New Albion Community Wind Farm Fund, which gives grants of up to £10,000 to projects that benefit residents of the parishes of Rushton and Pipewell. The fund was set up on behalf of New Albion Wind Limited. Applications close on 11 December 2026 at 5pm. Larger awards may be considered. Revenue and capital costs are both eligible. Projects can be new activity, start-up costs for a new group or service, or work that builds on what you already do. The funder lists example projects: training and volunteering schemes, pocket parks and green spaces, arts and preservation of local heritage, and youth clubs and safety schemes. Your group must be small, locally managed, and voluntary, community or self-help. You need volunteers who are not on your management committee. You also need a written constitution, a child protection or vulnerable people's policy, and an equalities policy. Social enterprises with persons with significant control (PSC) are excluded. The foundation will look at draft applications before you submit.

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International Tree Foundation - UK Community Tree Planting Programme

International Tree Foundation

Funding amount not listedNational (UK-wide)

The International Tree Foundation's UK Community Tree Planting Programme pays for community projects that plant and care for native trees. It suits community groups and voluntary organisations that want to involve local people in planting woodlands or hedging. The programme aims to conserve, restore and protect native trees, woodlands, forests, habitats and the wildlife that depend on them. It also backs projects that get communities involved in planting, help people understand why trees matter for the environment and for human well-being, and encourage social cohesion and inclusion. Funding is based on the number of trees you plant. Community woodland and hedging projects can plant from 100 to 10,000 trees per year. The maximum price is equivalent to £2.15 per tree, and that includes tree protection and mulch. Projects also receive two maintenance grants, each equivalent to £0.10 per tree. These are paid in the first and second summers after planting. Schools, community groups, social enterprises, non-governmental organisations and parish councils can apply. You need to be based in the UK and have a bank account in the organisation's name. The deadline is 11 December 2026. One practical point to plan for: you must have signed permission from the owner or manager of the land, confirming that the project meets all legal requirements. It is worth sorting this out early, as it depends on someone else. Guidance notes and an online application portal are on the International Tree Foundation's website. You can also email the team at programmes@internationaltreefoundation.org. Official source: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/international-tree-foundation-uk-community-tree-planting-programme-4. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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