Environment & Conservation Grants UK, page 5

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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Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT)

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency

Funding amount not listedEngland

Defra and the Rural Payments Agency fund Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT), paying farmers and land managers in England to manage land that protects, restores or enhances the environment and mitigates climate change. Payment rates are set per action, and no single award range or closing date is given. Agreements run for 5, 10, 15 or 20 years. Land can be woodland, farmed land, land managed for nature or a mix, including SSSIs, commons, woodlands and scheduled monuments. There are 99 base actions and 33 supplemental actions, plus 143 capital items. Six topics now need an expression of interest (EOI) instead of an invitation: agroforestry, woodland improvement, species-rich grassland, scheduled monument management, traditional orchards, and wet grassland for wintering waders and wildfowl. Wider agreements with multiple actions need an invitation from Natural England for pre-application advice. An EOI does not guarantee an agreement. Common land cannot currently use the EOI process.

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Brent Together Towards Zero Grant: Round 5

Brent Council

Up to £5,000London

Brent Council gives grants of up to £5,000 to Brent residents, community groups and local organisations for projects that tackle the climate and ecological emergency in Brent. Round 5 opened on 15 June 2026. Funding runs until spring 2027 or until funds run out, and no closing date is given. Money goes to one-off projects with a clear start and end. The council lists re-use and repair projects, recycling and waste reduction, and community gardens and food-growing as examples. Applicants must be 18 or over, and both the applicant and the project must be based in Brent. Individual residents, constituted groups, tenant and resident associations, faith groups, charities, housing associations, social enterprises and local businesses can apply. Each applicant is limited to one award per funding round. Projects that are only about tree planting are not funded. Applications should show how the benefits will continue after the funding ends.

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Grants for environmental activities

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £7,000North East England

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland runs many funds across the North East. This listing points to its main apply page. The fund on that page closest to environmental activity is The Curtin PARP Fund, which supports "Passionate About Realising Potential in environmental/green careers". The Curtin PARP Fund is open to both organisations and individuals. Awards are up to £7,000. It is a rolling grant, so you can apply at any time rather than waiting for a closing date. It covers Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland. If no current fund matches your plans, the foundation encourages a general application instead. As long as your organisation is in Tyne and Wear or Northumberland, you can make one at any time of year. Before you apply for the first time, you will need an account on the foundation's grantee portal. The page also offers eligibility information for new applicants, a set of FAQs and a Help and Support page if you need a hand with your application. One practical point to bear in mind: The Curtin PARP Fund does not list County Durham or Tees Valley among its areas, so organisations based there should look at the foundation's other funds or check that their location fits before spending time on an application. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Passionate About Realising Potential

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £7,000North East England

The Curtin PARP Fund is run by Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. PARP stands for Passionate About Realising Potential. The fund backs environmental and green careers. You can apply as an organisation or as an individual. The fund covers Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland. The page does not list County Durham or Tees Valley for this fund, so it will not suit you if you are based there. The most you can ask for is £7,000. The fund is listed as a rolling grant, so the page gives no closing date. You can apply when you are ready rather than working to a set deadline. If you have not applied to the Community Foundation before, you will need to register for an account on its grantee portal first. The foundation also has information for new applicants, so you can check that you and your activity meet its eligibility criteria before you start. If you want support with your application, it has a Help and Support page and a set of FAQs that answer common questions. One practical point. The listing gives the fund's purpose, the areas it covers and the top award. It does not give a full breakdown of what the fund will and will not pay for. Make sure your plan clearly fits the aim of supporting environmental or green careers before you put time into an application. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Veolia Environmental Trust Community and Environment Grant

Veolia Environmental Trust

Funding amount not listedEngland

Veolia Environmental Trust awards grants towards projects that improve community facilities and the natural environment. This listing points to the funder's main funding page, which is the starting point for anyone thinking of applying. The page sets out a route in three sections, and you need to work through them in order. First, an eligibility checker lets you confirm that your project site is in an area the Trust funds. You need to do this before you apply. Second, the funding criteria explain what the Trust is able to fund and how much you can apply for. Third, a section on when to apply gives the funding round closing dates and says when is best to apply. After those three sections, the Trust offers funding guidance with more information about its application and grant-making process. If you think your project meets the criteria, there is an Apply for funding link that takes you to the application. The Trust says it is happy to help. If you would like to discuss your project, you can contact the team before you start. The main practical point is location. Your project site must be in an area the Trust funds, so use the eligibility checker first. That way you will not spend time on an application for a site that is outside the funded areas. This funding page does not itself state award sizes or a closing date. Those sit in the funding criteria and the funding round dates sections, which the page describes but does not reproduce. Official source: https://www.veoliatrust.org/funding/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Fairfield Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000North West England

Cumbria Community Foundation distributes the Fairfield Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund, paid for by Fairfield Windfarm Ltd, which EDF Energy Renewables operates. Grants go to charitable, not-for-profit organisations that benefit the parishes of Parton, Lowca, Distington and Moresby, close to the Fairfield Wind Farm at Pica. Awards are normally up to £10,000 over one year. The funder gives no deadline and no minimum award. Money can go to work that reduces poverty, improves health, tackles social inequality or helps people reach their potential. It can also fund projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. Examples the funder lists are environmental sustainability, improvements to community facilities, and projects that improve energy efficiency for residents on low incomes. Individuals and anti-renewable energy projects are excluded. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply. Applications go through the foundation's online portal, and a step-by-step help guide is linked on the fund page. Lisa Blackwell handles questions on 01900 825760.

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Woodland Tree Health (WTH) grants

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency

From £500England

The Rural Payments Agency, part of Defra, pays Woodland Tree Health (WTH) grants to land managers in England for work after tree disease. Applications are open all year from 5 January 2026. There are two grants. WTH Restoration pays for restocking woodland after felling because of a tree health issue, with 21 capital items. WTH Improvement pays to remove trees and rhododendron infected with Phytophthora ramorum, Phytophthora pluvialis, Phytophthora pseudosyringea or Phytophthora kernoviae, with 3 capital items. You can apply for one or both. Work under the agreement must be worth at least £500. Payment follows the approved work items and their rates, so there is no single maximum award. Applications are not competitive. RPA approves eligible ones if budget remains. A Forestry Commission woodland officer assesses your site. Once you have an agreement, you have 3 years to finish the work. You enter only the affected area, with a minimum woodland block of 0.1 hectares.

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PA3 Woodland Management Plan grant

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency

From £1,500England

The Rural Payments Agency (Defra) pays land managers in England a one-off £1,500 to £3,000 or more to write a 10-year woodland management plan under capital item PA3. Payment is £1,500 flat for 0.5 to 50 hectares. From 51 to 100 hectares it is £1,500 plus £30 per extra hectare. Above 100 hectares it is £3,000 plus £15 per extra hectare. Applications are open all year from 5 January 2026, subject to budget. There is no deadline and no scoring. The plan must meet the UK Forestry Standard. You need an approved plan before you can apply for woodland support under Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier. The money covers writing the plan only. It does not cover woodland work, agent fees, planning fees, work done before the agreement start date, or in-kind contributions. Owner occupiers, tenants, landlords and licensors with management control can apply. All woodland must be entirely within England, and the plan must cover every woodland block on the holding.

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Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm Community Fund

CVSC (Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm)

Up to £75,000Wales

The Gwynt y Môr Fund supports the coastal communities of Conwy, Denbighshire and Flintshire. It is a long-term investment of £19 million over the lifetime of the Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm. After a short pause in the second half of 2025, the fund is open again for new applications. There are three sizes of grant. Micro grants of up to £1,500 can pay for one-off events, help a group start a new pilot project, or buy necessary equipment. Micro projects should fit one of three themes: building strong, cohesive and sustainable communities; developing prosperous, enterprising communities with strong economic growth; or reducing poverty and inequality in communities. Small grants range from £1,500 to £20,000. Large grants of up to £75,000 are also open. The applicant guidelines set out the full eligibility rules and criteria, so read them before you start. The grants team would much rather hear about your project first than receive a cold application. You can email or call them with questions. They also run regular funding surgeries with other funders, including The National Lottery. These sessions can help you shape your application and find match funding. Surgery dates are posted on Twitter and Facebook. A panel of local residents from the area of benefit makes all funding decisions. The panel's decision is final, and detailed feedback is not given. If you are successful, you will need to send progress reports, complete a monitoring and evaluation exercise at the end, show evidence of how you spent the money, and follow the fund's brand guidelines. Official source: https://cvsc.org.uk/en/for-organisations/funding/home/apply-2. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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RWE Tween Bridge Wind Farm Community Fund

South Yorkshire's Community Foundation (funded by RWE)

£500 - £7,500Yorkshire and The Humber

South Yorkshire's Community Foundation distributes the RWE Tween Bridge Wind Farm Community Fund, giving most grants of £500 to £7,500 to projects that benefit people within 3 miles of the Tween Bridge Wind Farm near Thorne, Doncaster. The Area of Benefit includes Thorne and Moorends, plus parts of Hatfield, Hatfield Woodhouse, Fosterhouses, Stainforth, Ealand, Fishlake, Crowle and Sandtoft. Applications are rolling. Those in before 9am on 18 December go to the end of January panel, and no project should start before 1 February. Money can pay for capital work such as equipment, building works or repairs, if you own or lease the building or land. It can also pay for revenue costs such as room hire, volunteer expenses, sessional staff or salaries. Grants are usually spent within one year. Multi-year grants of up to £15,000 over 3 years will be considered. Local organisations based in the Area of Benefit are prioritised. Organisations outside it are considered case by case.

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Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm Fund Small Community Grants

CVSC (RWE Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm)

Up to £10,000Wales

Community and Voluntary Support Conwy (CVSC) runs the Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm Fund, which offers small community grants of up to £10,000 to community groups in the rural area of Conwy and Denbighshire. The fund is part of a £19 million investment over the lifetime of the wind farm. Large community grants and the Business Fund are closed. Groups in zone 1 with projects over £10,000 can contact the grants team to discuss them. Decisions are made by a grants panel of local residents from the fund's area of benefit. The panel's decision is final and detailed feedback is not given. CVSC says it prefers to hear about projects before it receives an application. It also runs funding surgeries with other funders, including The National Lottery. Download the guidelines and the small grants application form from the CVSC apply page. Contact grants@cvsc.org.uk with questions.

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Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund

Inspiring Scotland

Up to £13,500Scotland

Inspiring Scotland's Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund gives grassroots community groups in Scotland up to £13,500 to design, plan and prepare local ecosystem restoration projects. It is open all year, with no closing date. Applicants must be not-for-profit, community-led and based in a specific place in Scotland. Income must be under £200,000 in the last year, and the group needs its own bank account. Projects must cover at least one of six themes: nature corridors, habitat and species restoration, freshwater and wetland restoration, coastal and marine work, invasive non-native species control, or urban nature. Examples the funder names include pond creation, river restoration and pollinator-friendly habitats in towns. Money can pay for specialist consultancy, community activities, new posts, training placements and core costs. Successful projects also get up to £1,500 of professional fundraising time. Spending should mostly be day-to-day costs, not equipment, land or buildings. Start with a 15 to 20 minute Expression of Interest Form.

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Action Earth Grants (Scotland)

Volunteering Matters

Up to £250Scotland

Volunteering Matters gives grants of up to £250 to volunteer-led projects that improve urban green spaces in towns, cities and built-up areas across Scotland. The National Lottery Community Fund backs the programme, which is open for 2026 applications. No application deadline is listed, but every project must be finished and reported by 28 February 2027. Funded work includes community gardens, wildflower meadows, ponds, woodlands and other wildlife habitats. At least 15 volunteers must each give at least 5 hours, and the site must be open to the public. Plants, tools, materials and some volunteer expenses can be claimed. Groups pay costs first, then claim them back within 4 weeks of the project end date. Priority goes to groups in areas of deprivation, projects that improve local health and wellbeing, projects involving disabled or vulnerable people, and those involving people aged 26 or under. Food growing cannot be the main focus, and school grounds are excluded.

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CARES Community Buildings Fund

Local Energy Scotland (Scottish Government and National Lottery Community Fund)

Up to £80,000Scotland

Local Energy Scotland runs the CARES Community Buildings Fund for non-profit distributing Scottish charities and companies. It gives grants of up to £80,000, covering 80% of eligible costs, to cut the energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions of community buildings. The Scottish Government and The National Lottery Community Fund jointly provide the money. Applicants must match the other 20%. It pays for heat pumps, solar PV panels, solar water heating, heat network connections and battery storage. It also covers loft, underfloor and cavity wall insulation, secondary glazing and draught proofing. Building warrants, planning permission and grid connection applications can be included. Eligible buildings include village halls, community centres, community hubs, sports facilities and faith buildings. There is no fixed closing date. Applications are open now and funded first come, first served until the money is fully allocated. Finish the project and submit the final claim by 15 March 2027 if it is funded only by the Scottish Government.

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Keep Wales Tidy Local Places for Nature Packages

Keep Wales Tidy

Funding amount not listedWales

Local Places for Nature, run by Keep Wales Tidy, gives free garden packs to groups and organisations that want to turn a neglected space into a place where nature can thrive. You might want to grow fruit and veg, create a green community hub, or boost local biodiversity. Applications are open now. Each pre-paid package includes lots of native plants, tools, resources and other materials. Keep Wales Tidy handles the orders and deliveries, and its skilled project officers will help you install your new garden. This is support in kind rather than a cash award. You receive the materials and expert help, not money. You can choose from five package types. Mini Garden Packages suit groups ready to kickstart a small gardening project. Garden Packages are for community-based organisations ready for a larger garden transformation. Supersize Garden Packages are for groups with big ambitions and a large, empty space. Orchard Packages help communities and schools grow an orchard with fruit trees, bulbs and habitat boxes. Top-up Packages enhance existing Local Places for Nature gardens. Groups and organisations of all shapes and sizes can apply. Priority goes to projects with strong community involvement. It also goes to projects in towns, cities, deprived areas and spaces with little or no access to nature. Keep Wales Tidy is also keen to hear from underrepresented groups across Wales. Since the scheme launched in 2020, more than 2,000 green spaces have been created, restored and enhanced. If you need help choosing a package or answering a question on the form, regional coordinators and the team can support you. Official source: https://keepwalestidy.cymru/nature/home/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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The South Kyle Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Funding amount not listedScotland

Foundation Scotland runs the South Kyle Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund for community groups and organisations that benefit people in Dalmellington, Patna and New Cumnock in East Ayrshire, and Carsphairn in Dumfries & Galloway. There is no fixed grant size. Patna groups can apply to Foundation Scotland for up to £10,000 from the Patna Community Fund, or to the Patna Education & Training Fund. For the other three places, you contact the local administrator. There is no single deadline. Each community sets its own grantmaking schedule. Projects funded so far include £120,000 to buy the Kirk O' the Covenant Church building in Dalmellington for a museum and observatory, £106,128 for the Patna playpark and £10,000 for flexible transport in Carsphairn. The first funding cycle runs from 2023 to 2027. Each local organisation sets its own exclusions, so check its website before you apply.

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Routh Wind Farm Community Fund

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (Foresight)

Up to £1,000Yorkshire and The Humber

The Routh Wind Farm Community Fund shares out an annual donation of around £55,000 from Foresight Environmental Infrastructure Ltd, which owns and runs the wind farm. It has awarded grants since 2014 for projects that benefit local communities. The fund supports charitable, educational, community, energy efficiency and environmental activities, as well as community amenities. It covers the whole East Riding of Yorkshire, with a preference for projects close to the wind farm. It suits charities and community groups, parish councils, schools, faith-based groups and not-for-profit companies or societies. New groups can also be considered, and so can project ideas where no group exists yet. There are two strands. The Small Grants Fund is open now, funds allowing, for requests of up to £1,000. Decisions usually take about 14 days. The Main Fund is for requests over £1,000 and re-opens on 2 November 2026. The panel treats requests above £15,000 as exceptional. Main Fund applications get a technical check first. A local panel then scores them and decides on a full award, a part award or a decline. Grants are the usual form of support. The panel can also consider other help, such as loans or commissioning. One practical point: projects that put in some of their own money are viewed more favourably. As a guide, the fund suggests you cover 20 per cent of the total project costs yourself. You will also need supporting documents. For small grants these include a bank statement, constitution, accounts and a safeguarding policy. For the Main Fund you need quotes, permissions, accounts and bank statements. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/routh-wind-farm-community-fund/. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/routh-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Ray Wind Fund Community Benefit Fund (Northumberland)

Ray Windfarm Fund CIC

£500 - £10,000North East England

The Ray Windfarm Fund Community Benefit Fund supports local projects that bring lasting public benefit to the communities around Ray Windfarm. Ray Windfarm Fund CIC runs it by agreement with Vattenfall. Funding is not limited to charitable activity, and the fund aims to be flexible about what it supports. Awards of £500 to £10,000 will be made, and larger amounts can be considered. You can ask for help with project costs, equipment or capital developments, and the grant may include some running costs. Your work can be new, continuing or a one-off. The fund has five priorities. These are improving community services and facilities such as village halls and churches; rural regeneration, including broadband, sustainable transport, active travel, jobs, housing, tourism, business development, apprenticeships and training; wider access to sport, culture, events and recreation; caring for the natural environment, such as nature trails, pathways, waterways and orchards; and celebrating local cultural, historical and archaeological heritage. It suits charities, community organisations and businesses that can deliver a clear, tangible benefit for local people. You will need a strong case for support. That means explaining what you will do, who will benefit and how you know it will make a difference. You will be asked about the work afterwards. You start with an enquiry form, and the CIC Board is expected to meet up to six times a year to consider applications. Within 10 days you will get an acknowledgement indicating the next date for consideration of applications. One important point: the fund will not pay for activities that have already taken place or been paid for before a decision is made on your application. Official source: https://www.raywindfund.co.uk/the-funds/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Alston Moor Community Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

Cumbria Community Foundation's Alston Moor Community Fund gives grants of normally up to £2,000 to charitable, not-for-profit groups for work in the civil parish of Alston Moor. The money comes from an anonymous donor. It covers initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality and help people reach their potential. It also covers projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action in Alston Moor. The Foundation lists four example project types: community events and festivals, improvement to community facilities, arts and culture programmes, and community development and sustainability. Individuals cannot apply. The Foundation's normal exclusions also apply on top of that. The funder's website gives no deadline, so check with the Foundation before you start. Applications go through the Foundation's online application portal, which has a step-by-step help guide. Lisa Blackwell takes questions on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org.

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Cumbria Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000North West England

Cumbria Community Foundation gives grants of normally up to £10,000 over one year to charitable, not-for-profit organisations for projects under two themes: Improving Lives and Strengthening Communities. The funder's website gives no deadline and no minimum award. Multi-year funding may be awarded for certain projects. Example projects the foundation lists include financial advice, food and fuel security, mental health services, community hubs and digital inclusion projects. Climate education and conservation projects also fit. Revenue (operational) costs are prioritised over capital costs such as infrastructure or equipment. Individuals cannot apply, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply. The fund is paid for by a number of donors and fundholders. Applications go through the foundation's online application portal. Questions can go to the Grants Team at grants@cumbriafoundation.org or on 01900 825760.

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Laidlaw Fund for the Environment

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

Cumbria Community Foundation's Laidlaw Fund for the Environment gives grants of normally up to £2,000 over one year to charitable, not-for-profit organisations in Cumbria. Projects should protect wildlife habitat or teach people about the natural environment. Priority goes to projects in Carlisle and the surrounding area. The funder's website gives no deadline and no minimum award. Eleanor Laidlaw set up the fund in memory of her parents. The foundation lists these example projects: local environment and habitat initiatives, forest schools, and environmental and habitat workshops. It also lists activities that encourage people to protect and improve the natural environment. Individuals cannot apply. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so check them before you start. All applications go through the foundation's online application portal, and a step-by-step help guide is linked from the fund page. Questions can go to Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or grants@cumbriafoundation.org.

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Fevara Group Fund (Cumbria)

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £3,000North West England

The Fevara Group Fund is managed by Cumbria Community Foundation and funded by Fevara Group PLC. It gives grants to charitable and not-for-profit organisations in Cumbria for work that reduces poverty, improves health, tackles social inequality and helps people reach their potential, or for projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action locally. Among its priorities are support for rural and farming communities and improving people's knowledge of countryside matters, alongside life skills, raising aspirations and helping people fulfil their potential. Examples of projects it has supported include educating young people in rural matters, agricultural qualifications for people with disabilities, advice and support for people living in rural areas, and community facilities run by grassroots groups. Grants will normally be up to £3,000 over one year. The fund does not support individuals, and the Foundation's normal exclusions apply. This is community funding, not a farm business grant. It suits groups supporting farming families and rural residents, for example rural advice services, farming support charities, young farmers' clubs and village halls. The fund page does not give a closing date. Applications go through the Foundation's online portal. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/fevara-group-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 14 October 2026.

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Barrhill Greener Homes

Foundation Scotland

Up to £20,000Scotland

Barrhill Greener Homes helps people living in the Barrhill Community Council area in South Ayrshire make their homes warmer, more efficient and cheaper to run. Grants of up to £20,000 per household are available for energy efficiency and renewable measures. These include insulation, air source heat pumps, solar PV panels, storage batteries and EV chargers. The fund is provided by Barrhill Community Interest Company. It uses community benefit money from ScottishPower Renewables and the Kilgallioch Community Benefit Company, linked to the Mark Hill and Kilgallioch windfarms. Foundation Scotland runs the application process, and the Board of Barrhill CIC makes the decisions on awards. This is a rolling programme, so you can apply at any time. It suits homeowners, and people with written permission from the property owner, who live in Barrhill as their main home. Alongside the grant, you can get practical advice and help from a Community Project Manager to find other funding, such as support through Home Energy Scotland. If you are not eligible for ECO 4 funding, you will be offered a free home survey. If you are eligible for ECO 4, ScottishPower will take on your journey instead. There are a few things to plan for. Solar PV, batteries and EV chargers need a 10% contribution from you. Once your funding is confirmed, you arrange the work with your chosen contractor. You claim your payment from Barrhill CIC after the work is finished and you have a new Energy Performance Certificate. The money comes to you, and you then pay the contractor. After 12 months you will be asked for a report on how you used the grant, so keep your receipts. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/barrhill-greener-homes. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Members Locality Budget

Hertfordshire County Council

Up to £5,000England, South East England

Hertfordshire County Council gives each of its county councillors £5,000 a year to award as grants to local projects in their division. Projects must promote the social, economic or environmental wellbeing of the local area. Organisations and community groups can ask for any amount up to £5,000. Councillors have funded non-profit community events, crime prevention, health and education projects. Grants can go to anything legal that does not go against a county council policy. Before applying, contact your local county councillor and get their agreement. If a project covers more than one division, approach every relevant councillor. Make one application per project, online. Your councillor then recommends whether to award a grant, and you hear the result by email. Payment goes only to an organisation, such as a limited company, registered charity or unincorporated association with its own bank account. The funder's website gives no deadline. Winners must keep receipts and invoices and write a brief evaluation.

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RWE Hameldon Hill Wind Farm Community Fund (Hapton with Park)

Community Foundation for Lancashire

£250 - £5,000North West England

The Community Foundation for Lancashire runs the RWE Hameldon Hill Wind Farm Community Fund, which gives grants of £250 to £5,000 to groups in the Hapton with Park ward. Groups can apply for up to £5,000 within a financial year. The total annual budget this year is about £16,000. Funding lasts 1 year. Priorities are children, young people and families, the environment, and education and learning. Groups from Hapton with Park get priority. Example projects the funder lists are environmental improvements, activities for children and young people, and courses and training sessions. Local community events, equipment and projects that reduce social isolation also qualify. Capital projects need a quote to confirm the cost. Decisions come within 6 weeks of submission. You need at least three unrelated trustees, directors or committee members. Public sector bodies, individuals and commercial ventures are excluded.

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Marr Wind Farm Community Fund (Doncaster)

Point North

Up to £3,000Yorkshire and The Humber

Point North runs the Marr Wind Farm Community Fund, paid for by OnPath Energy, with grants of up to £3,000 for community groups, voluntary organisations and environmental projects in Barnburgh, Brodsworth, Hickleton, High Melton, Marr and Sprotbrough & Cusworth in South Yorkshire. The Marr Wind Farm sits just west of Doncaster. There is no deadline. Point North aims to decide within 12 weeks of a full application. You do not need to be a registered charity, but you must have charitable aims. Playgroups, youth clubs, church and village halls, sports clubs, Scout and Guide groups and clubs for senior citizens are listed examples. Schools can apply for non-statutory projects the Council does not normally fund. Examples of eligible costs include energy efficiency, nature conservation, community facility improvements, and lunch clubs or food banks. Projects outside the six areas may be considered if they benefit local people from them. Salaries and costs already incurred are not covered.

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Brighter Borough Fund

Wigan Council

Funding amount not listedNorth West England

Wigan Council runs the Brighter Borough Fund, which lets councillors propose and support community and voluntary projects that improve the environment or benefit the community in their wards across Wigan Borough. The funder gives no award range and no closing date. Examples the council lists include contributions to community events, improvements to community facilities, school initiatives outside the national curriculum, festive celebrations and improvements to open spaces and local parks. Groups must be based in Wigan Borough or show benefits to it. They must run on a voluntary or non-profit basis and hold a bank account in the group's name with two unrelated signatories. Applications start with a local councillor, who sends the online form link if they back the project. Payment is by BACS within 7-10 working days of final approval. The money covers specific projects, not annual running costs, and cannot repay costs already incurred.

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Sheringham Shoal Community Fund

Norfolk Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedEast of England

The Sheringham Shoal Community Fund, run by Norfolk Community Foundation, supports projects in North Norfolk that focus on sustainability, renewable energy and marine protection. It is open to charities and community groups, along with schools, parish and town councils, faith organisations and social enterprises. Your project should meet at least one of the Fund's aims: - help reduce or adapt to climate change, or improve local environmental sustainability - improve the marine environment or support local marine skills and safety - install renewable energy or energy efficiency improvements in community facilities - support education or employment in the local renewable energy sector Projects that teach local people about sustainability, renewable energy or marine protection are a priority. Recent grants have paid for flood rescue training for lifeboat volunteers, a Net Zero programme in local schools, and solar panels with battery storage for a community building. The Fund has around £150,000 to give each year. There is no upper grant limit. In the latest round the largest awards were between £10,000 and £15,000, so only exceptional projects are likely to get more. You can also ask for up to £500 in development funding, for example to run a public consultation or pay for independent advice. Applying takes two stages. You can send an outline proposal at any time. Outline proposals sent now will be considered in the next funding round in May 2027. If you are invited, you then complete a full application by 31 March or 30 September. Please note that the Fund does not generally support play area improvements, or buildings used only or largely for worship. Official source: https://www.norfolkfoundation.com/funding-support/grants/groups/sheringham-shoal-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Small Eco Awards

National Lottery Community Fund

£300 - £20,000Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland

The National Lottery Community Fund gives £300 to £20,000 through Small Eco Awards to projects in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The project must have environmental sustainability as its main aim. It must also meet at least one of three priorities: helping people connect with and care for nature in their area, making a positive difference to the environment, or helping people tackle pollution in their communities. The programme is open to applications now, and the funder's website gives no closing date. A decision takes 12 weeks. You have up to 24 months after award to spend the money. The funding can start a new activity or continue an existing one, help your organisation or community adapt to new challenges, or pay for one-off events with a clear environmental benefit. Each project must be based in one country. You cannot use the same funding to run projects in more than one country. Projects that run in England are covered by separate environmental funding, which the funder's website links to. The funder's website lists no example costs.

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Edward Cadbury Trust Grants

Edward Cadbury Charitable Trust

£5,000 - £20,000West Midlands

The Edward Cadbury Charitable Trust gives one-off grants of usually £5,000 to £20,000 to registered charities whose work benefits the local Midlands community. Grants cover a specific purpose or part of a project. The Trust's long-term interests are social welfare, music, nature, education and training. There is no fixed deadline on the funder's website, and applications are usually assessed within three months. Applicants need their registered charity number. Give a detailed cost breakdown, with a quote if you have one. Say who in the Midlands will benefit and how many people. Attach your latest annual report and accounts. Past grantees may reapply, but the Trust aims to support charities rather than be relied on for funding. Successful applicants complete an Outcome Report Form.

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Wing Cdr. H. Thompson MBE & Rev. J. L. Green Grassroots Grants Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

This fund from Cumbria Community Foundation gives grants to organisations in the Barrow-in-Furness area. It supports young people's personal development, education and involvement in the community, as well as environmental initiatives. It suits charitable, not-for-profit organisations that work with young people locally. Priority goes to projects that offer training in leadership, self-discipline and life skills for young people, or that encourage respect for the environment. The funder gives some examples of projects it has supported. These include a sailing trip for disadvantaged young people, equipment for a judo or karate club, training costs for Scouts or Guides, and running costs or building repairs for Sea Cadets. Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. That makes this a good fit for small, grassroots groups with a clear and modest ask. The fund comes from an anonymous donor. Applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. One thing to bear in mind: the fund does not support individuals, in addition to the foundation's normal exclusions. If you are unsure whether your project fits, you can contact Siona Hartley at the foundation on 01900 820824 or by email at siona@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/wing-cdr-h-thompson-mbe-rev-j-l-green-grassroots-grants-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Forestry Grant Scheme (Scotland)

Scottish Forestry (Rural Payments and Services)

Funding amount not listedScotland

Scottish Forestry, through Rural Payments and Services, runs the Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) for land managers in Scotland. It pays for new woodland and for managing existing woodland. The funder's website gives no award range and no closing date. Payment rates are set per option in the scheme guidance. There are eight categories: two for creating woodland and six for managing existing woodland. The funder's website says some categories contain several funding options for specific types of project or work. Creation supports the Scottish Government target of 18,000 hectares of new woodland per year from 2024/25. Registration with Rural Payments and Services is needed before you apply. Read the option guidance for your category. Do not start work before you have an approved contract. Applications must follow the UK Forestry Standard and the Fair Work First conditions. The funder's website does not list example project costs, so check the option guidance for rates before you plan a budget.

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Brelms Trust Grants

Brelms Trust

Funding amount not listedYorkshire and The Humber

Brelms Trust gives core and project grants to small and medium charities in Yorkshire. No award range is stated on the funder's website. Applications are assessed throughout the year, so there is no single closing date, and awards are made quarterly. The funder's website does not say which activities or areas are covered, so check the trust's website sections on what it does and does not fund before applying. Applications go in through an online Application Form only. Paper copies are not accepted. Trustees may offer less than you ask for instead of rejecting the bid. Grants can run for more than one year. Successful applicants file a Monitoring and Evaluation Report towards the end of the first year and at the end of each later year. Trustees must approve each report before the next year's payment is released. A rejected applicant must wait 12 months before applying again. Decisions are sent by email.

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Bristol Airport Local Community Fund

Bristol Airport

Up to £12,000South West England

Bristol Airport's Local Community Fund, also known as the Airport Environmental and Amenity Improvement Fund (AEAIF), gives grants to community groups in the local area most affected by the airport's operations. It pays for projects that help to mitigate unforeseen adverse environmental impacts, or adverse impacts on the amenity of the local community, arising from the airport's development. As a guide, most grants will not go above £12,000. The airport wants to support as many local projects as possible. Grants of more than £12,000 may be considered only in very exceptional circumstances. Recent awards show the kind of work it backs. In 2025 the fund supported solar panels for a community association, new minibuses, energy-reduction work at a recreation centre, and road safety schemes run by parish councils. It also funded many biodiversity projects at schools, gardens and wildlife groups. A committee meets quarterly to review applications. The meeting dates listed are Monday 14 September and Monday 7 December. Your application needs to arrive two weeks before the meeting date. You apply through the airport's online form. You will need to describe your project, say how much you are asking for, and explain how it benefits the local community and meets the fund's criteria. One thing to bear in mind: the fund has set criteria linked to easing the airport's impacts. If your project, event or good cause does not meet those criteria and needs a smaller sum, the airport suggests its Diamond Fund instead. Diamond Fund grants are usually no more than £1,000. Official source: https://www.bristolairport.co.uk/corporate/community/local-community-fund/. Official source: https://www.bristolairport.co.uk/corporate/community/local-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Withernwick Wind Farm Community Fund

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (funded by Energiekontor)

Funding amount not listedYorkshire and The Humber

The Withernwick Wind Farm Community Fund shares out an annual donation of around £50,000 from EnergieKontor UK Ltd, which owns and runs the wind farm. It has paid grants since 2013 for projects that benefit the local community. The fund supports community, charitable, educational, environmental and energy efficiency initiatives for public benefit. It covers the Mid Holderness and North Holderness wards of the East Riding of Yorkshire. It prefers projects close to the wind farm, in the parishes of Aldbrough, Ellerby, Hatfield, Mappleton and Withernwick. It suits charities and community groups, social enterprises, town and parish councils, schools and faith-based groups. New groups, or project ideas where no group exists yet, can also be considered. There are three levels of funding. Small grants go up to £1,500. Main grant 1 covers over £1,500 to £10,000. Main grant 2 covers over £10,000, with no upper limit. The Small Grants Fund is open now. It will close once this year's allocation has been committed. Small grant decisions usually take about 14 days. The Main Fund is closed and reopens on 10 January 2027. A local panel decides on Main Fund applications. It includes the parish councils, Withernwick Community Association, the council and the developer. One practical point: projects that put in their own contribution are viewed more favourably. As a guide, aim to cover at least 20 per cent of the total project costs yourself, and ideally up to 50 per cent. You can only have one application in at a time, to either the Small or the Main fund. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/withernwick-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Climate Action Fund - Food Systems

National Lottery Community Fund

£2.5m - £7mNational (UK-wide), England

The Climate Action Fund: Food Systems is open to applications from the National Lottery Community Fund. It backs projects that strengthen the food system and reduce food insecurity for people and communities. The aim is to help produce enough healthy, affordable food without harming the planet. The fund wants work that uses nature to build resilient, sustainable and fair food systems, known as agroecology. It also wants work that tackles the root causes of long-term problems rather than just the symptoms, known as systems change. Your project must meet one or more of three aims. These are changing how community organisations grow and produce food using agroecological methods; changing how food is distributed so that more people can reach healthy, affordable food; and offering people and communities more food options, especially those facing poverty, disadvantage or discrimination. You must also meet every one of the criteria. You need to work in partnership, make a lasting impact on climate change, the environment and nature, and significantly increase access to healthy, affordable food. You also need firm plans to measure your impact, firm plans to share your project's story to inspire others, and a way to meaningfully involve communities and the organisations that represent them. Funding runs from £2.5 million to £7 million. You can apply for a minimum of £2.5 million over 3 years. Most projects receive between £3 million and £5 million and run for 5 to 7 years. The fund expects to support up to 10 projects in the first year. The programme covers England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. No closing date is given. One practical point: the decision takes about 39 weeks, so plan your partnership and project timeline around that. Official source: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/funding-programmes/climate-action-fund-food-systems. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Exploring the frontiers of environmental research 2026

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

£100,000 - £200,000England

The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) funds early-stage, curiosity-driven environmental research through Exploring the Frontiers of Environmental Research 2026. Projects must have a full economic cost (FEC) of £100,000 to £200,000, and NERC pays 80% of that cost. Applications opened on 10 September 2026 and close on 12 November 2026 at 4:00pm UK time. The project lead must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for NERC funding. Only the lead research organisation can submit, so your research office sends the application to UKRI. Every application needs a distinct, evidenced statement of novelty in the Vision section. Without it, the application is ineligible for assessment. You must also explain why a more traditional funding route cannot support the work. Applications cover the Funding Service questions: Summary, Vision, Approach, Ethics, Resources, Data management and others. A project co-lead can be based in Norway. Funded awards start on 1 May 2027. Check your institution's internal deadline.

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Great British Energy Community Fund

Great British Energy

Up to £3mEngland, Wales, Northern Ireland

Great British Energy's Community Fund gives staged grants to incorporated community organisations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland for community-owned clean energy projects. Awards are up to £40,000 for feasibility, up to £100,000 for development and up to £3 million (or 50% of total project value) for capital. The fund totals £20 million. The application window runs for 8 weeks and closes on 12 November 2026. You apply for the stage your project is ready for, and not every project goes through every stage. Projects must be designed to be at least 50% community owned when operational. Eligible bodies include community benefit societies, community interest companies, co-operative societies, development trusts and registered charities. Technologies include solar, wind and storage. Grimsby Community Energy received £99,000 to develop and install renewable projects and reinvest profits locally. Scotland is not covered. Help is available from your Local Net Zero Hub in England, the Welsh Government Energy Service or Advice NI.

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NERC ICURe Discover: January 2027

Natural Environment Research Council (ICURe)

Up to £2,500National (UK-wide)

Innovate UK ICURe, working with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), offers up to £2,500 for market discovery to early career researchers, technicians and master's, PhD and postdoctoral students at UK universities and independent research organisations. The project must relate to commercialising NERC-funded research on climate adaptation. Applications close at 11:59pm on 12 November 2026. The £2,500 comes with a 9-week, part-time online programme starting on 13 January 2027. It has 8 half-day workshops after a pre-course briefing, plus trainer, mentor and peer feedback. SETsquared Partnership is the delivery partner. Topics the funder lists include food security, water supply, transport, urban design, large infrastructure resilience, community preparedness and response, and physical risks for the finance sector. You need to have spoken to your university Technology Transfer Office and your Principal Investigator before applying.

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Edinburgh Airport Community Fund (Autumn 2026 round)

Edinburgh Airport

Up to £7,000Scotland

Edinburgh Airport funds charities, community councils, local school groups and community interest companies in eligible postcodes with grants of up to £7,000. Eligible areas are most EH postcodes (not EH31, EH39, EH40, EH41 or EH42), FK1 to FK3, and KY1 to KY5, KY11 and KY12. The Autumn 2026 round closes at 00:01 on 13 November 2026. The Board meets on 27 November 2026. Projects must reflect at least one of four Greater Good pillars: Zero Carbon, Enhancing Scotland, Scotland's Best Business or Trusted Neighbour. Priority goes to people living closest to the airport or most affected by aircraft noise. Gala days, Christmas events and local fairs can apply for up to £750. Cost-of-living support, such as items for foodbanks, is capped at £1,500. Payments generally take 6 weeks. Salaries, travel, utilities, IT equipment and play park infrastructure are not covered. An organisation can receive funding once in every 2-year period.

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Eco Youth Fund for Sustainability 2026/27 (Moray)

tsiMORAY (with Elgin Youth Development Group and Money for Moray)

Up to £5,500Scotland

Groups can apply for up to £5,500 for projects based in Moray that benefit young people. Applications close at 12 noon on 13 November 2026. Projects must support at least one aim: green spaces, cutting carbon emissions, tackling climate change, environmental sustainability, or green skills for life, play or work. Youth groups, charities, community organisations and social enterprises can apply. The money pays for equipment, tools, materials and other lasting assets only. Past projects include outdoor learning items at Aberlour Parent Council (an outdoor reading corner, polydron shapes and mark-making panels), solar and LED lighting, and cycle sheds. Young people aged 5 to 25 vote on the projects from 2 to 16 December 2026. Results come in January 2027. Funding must be spent by 31 March 2027.

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Cornavarrow and Slieveglass Wind Farms Community Benefit Funds

Fermanagh Trust (Energia)

Up to £25,000Northern Ireland

These community benefit funds, run by the Fermanagh Trust, share money from the Cornavarrow and Slieveglass wind farms with nearby communities. If your community organisation or project is located within 5km of either wind farm, your group may be able to apply. There are three strands. Revenue Small Grants offer up to £4,000, though most awards will normally be up to £2,000. They can go towards community activities, venue improvements or minor capital works, and recurring costs for a programme. Strategic Projects Revenue Grants offer up to £5,000 a year over one to three years. They suit projects that work with a range of organisations across the Area of Benefit and make a significant contribution to community life. The Trust would particularly welcome projects on community education classes, community first aid and defibrillators, cross-community events, a community volunteer driver scheme, environmental improvements, renewable energy and improving mental health. Strategic Capital Legacy Projects are for the Cornavarrow Wind Farm only. They offer up to £25,000 a year over five years, or the same amount spread over a longer period. They are for capital projects that will significantly improve the health and wellbeing of the local community. You start with an outline application, and successful projects are invited to a second stage. The closing date is 12 noon on Friday 13 November 2026. Keep in mind that an organisation can only hold one grant from the Fund at any one time. Partnership applications that include an organisation already holding a grant will still be considered. For a capital project, you must have the necessary statutory permissions in place when you submit your full application. Official source: https://www.fermanaghtrust.org/our-grants/cornavarrow-and-slieveglass-wind-farms-community-benefit-funds/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Ealing Better Spaces Fund 2026

Ealing Council

Up to £10,000London

Ealing Council's Better Spaces fund offers grants of up to £10,000 to community and faith groups. The money helps you make your building cheaper to run, warmer in winter, cooler in summer and better able to cope with extreme weather. The fund pays for improvements that lower energy costs and help your building adapt to the impacts of climate change. Examples on the council's page include shutters and awnings, solar panels, double glazing or insulation, LED lighting upgrades, heat pumps and solar film on windows. The scheme used to be called community climate grants. The council has already awarded over £165,000 through it, and communities have added more than £100,000 of their own investment. This round has a record £100,000 available in total. It suits community and faith groups with a building that costs too much to heat or struggles in hot weather. If you have been putting off insulation, new windows or a switch to cleaner heating because of the cost, this fund could help you get started. Applications are open from 22 September to 15 November 2026. The council asks you to read its application guide before you apply. One thing to keep in mind: grants go to organisations that meet set criteria. If the fund is oversubscribed, priority goes to groups in Northolt, Southall and Greenford. Official source: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201304/climate_action/3146/better_spaces. Official source: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201304/climate_action/3146/better_spaces. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Thurrock Pride in Place Impact Fund Small Grant Programme 2026/27

Thurrock Council

Funding amount not listedEast of England

Thurrock Council is offering local communities in Thurrock a share of a £250,000 pot for neighbourhood improvements in 2026/27. No minimum or maximum award is stated, so check the guidance document before you set a budget. Applications close on 15 November 2026. Funding is capital only and must pay for physical infrastructure. Projects must meet at least one of three objectives. Community spaces covers improving or creating community facilities and supporting community ownership of local assets. Public spaces covers green spaces, play and leisure areas, street furniture, public art, and wayfinding and signage. High streets and town centres covers making them more attractive, welcoming and economically active. Salaries, staffing, rent, utilities and day-to-day running costs are excluded. An awards panel reviews applications in November 2026, and the council expects to make awards in December 2026. You can apply online (sign-in needed) or with a Word form. If you only have an idea, you can submit it instead of applying.

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Green Futures Fund (Dorset)

Dorset Community Foundation

Up to £4,000South West England

Dorset Community Foundation's Green Futures Fund gives grants of up to £4,000 to groups local to Dorset for water conservation, youth environmental action and community sustainability projects. Applications close at midday on Monday 16 November 2026. There is one round a year. Saving and reusing water is the top priority. Examples the funder lists include rainwater harvesting for community gardens, public awareness campaigns on water use, and projects to improve river and freshwater quality. Other listed work includes youth-led social action on environmental issues, community growing or beehive activities, repair and recycling, and litter picking. Smaller requests are welcome. The fund pays core costs, service delivery costs and reasonable capital costs such as tools or equipment. Existing activities can be funded. Past purchases and completed work cannot. Groups hear the outcome by the end of November 2026. Funded work must start within two months of the award, and the grant can be spent over up to 12 months.

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