Volunteers on a nature reserve © Jon Hawkins Surrey Hills Photography
Green Community Grants Programme
The Green Community Grants Programme offers one-year flexible funding for not-for-profit groups in England, Scotland and Wales with an annual income between £10,000 and £1 million.
Grants of up to £25,000 are available.
Eligibility
To be eligible for funding, you must have been operating for a minimum of 12 months, and your organisation's main aims and objectives must fit with one of the two funding themes:
- Contributing to nature recovery and responding to the climate emergency
- Improving nature-rich spaces and access to them
Whilst your organisational aims and objectives should fit one of these two themes, funding can also be used for a wider range of sustainable activities, including recycling, litter picking, beach cleans or sustainable transport.
Funding priorities
To assist with decision-making and through our assessment process, priority will be given to organisations:
- that have an income of £250,000 or below
- that work in communities located in the top 15% of the Index of Multiple Deprivation
- whose main activities are focused on supporting marginalised groups. This could include, but is not limited to, disabled people, communities experiencing racial inequity, and LGBT+ people.
How to apply
The deadline for applications is 8th October 2025. Guidance notes will help with completion of the application form.
Apply for the Green Community Grants Programme
Contact us
Please read through our funding guide. If you still have questions, you are welcome to contact us at greencommunitygrants@wildlifetrusts.org or on 01636 670000.
Guidance notes and application questions
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