Community Gardens Awards Open for England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Community Gardens Awards – delivered by the National Garden Scheme – are now accepting applications from community groups in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Grants of £1,500 and £5,000 are available to support gardening projects that bring people together and enhance local green spaces.

What the Fund Supports

Projects should demonstrate sustainability in gardening, such as being peat-free, and ideally encourage biodiversity and wildlife. Funding can be used for a wide range of costs, including:

• Plants and containers
• Materials for flower or vegetable beds, and other landscaping
• Greenhouses, polytunnels, or sheds
• Seating areas
• Hand tools and certain garden power tools (e.g. strimmers)
• Materials for providing refreshments

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible, applicants must be:

• A fully set up community group, registered charity, or Community Interest Company (CIC)
• Have a functioning, non-personal bank account
• Based and working in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland

Key Details for 2025

Two-part application process: an eligibility check followed by a full application

Application cap: only the first 300 eligible submissions will be considered

Deadline: ? 20 October 2025 (12 noon)

This is a great opportunity for community groups to secure funding to grow sustainable, inclusive gardening projects that benefit both people and the environment.

To find out more