Grow Wild Community Programme - Reminder to Apply by 4 February

Exciting news for community groups passionate about nature! The Grow Wild Community Programme is offering around 23 grants of up to £2,000 to help not-for-profit organisations across the UK transform urban spaces for the benefit of both people and wildlife.

If your group wants to bring more UK native plants or fungi into your community, this is the perfect opportunity to make it happen. Projects should focus on enhancing biodiversity through planting and growing, be led by environmentally conscious groups, use sustainable practices, and aim to engage at least 300 people.

Who should apply?

Grow Wild is especially keen to support projects that involve one or more of the following groups:

• Young people aged 12–25
• People experiencing disadvantage or reduced access to services
• People who are less engaged in their local community
• People who face barriers to connecting with nature
• Disabled people

What can the grant cover?

The funding can cover 100% of project-specific costs, including:

• Seeds, plants, and soil
• Materials for planting or workshops
• Event or workshop charges
• Specialist experts or contractor costs

Who can apply?

Applications are welcome from all not-for-profit organisations in the UK, including:

• Constituted voluntary/community groups or clubs
• Charities
• Not-for-profit companies
• Community Interest Companies (CICs)
• Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs)
• Community Benefit Societies

Funding details:

• Grants of up to £2,000 (to be spent by end of October 2026)
• Opportunity to apply for a £500 follow-on grant in Spring 2027 to support ongoing activities

Deadline to apply: 4 February 2026, 15:00

For more information and to apply, visit the Grow Wild Community Programme page.