Grow Wild Community Project Funding 2018 Deadline January 15th !

Grants are available to groups and projects working on activities to connect communities and celebrate UK native wildflowers, plants and fungi.

Grants of £2,000 or £4,000 are available

Target groups - 

·         Young people aged 12-18 ·         Students and young people aged 18-25 ·         People living in urban areas ·         People experiencing disadvantage and reduced access to services ·         Adults that are less engaged with their community and environmental activities      Criteria - ·         Led by the community directly or by an organisation that addresses an identified issue or need. ·         Will encourage large-scale involvement, with the potential to reach at least 300 people through direct participation or as wider beneficiaries. ·         Focuses on UK native wild flowers, plants and/or fungi, and furthers understanding of the importance of these native species for the environment and our lives. The deadline for applications is 15 January 2018 (12pm). Groups must contact the Grow Wild Engagement Manager in their area to discuss the project idea and request the online application form. Guidance notes are available to download on Grow Wild's website. Click here for more information