Deadline: 4-Apr-22
Are you part of a community, youth, or voluntary group? Has your group got a project idea to help connect local people with the natural world? Do you know an urban space that would be ideal for a transformation? If the answer is yes – apply for a community project grant from Grow Wild and bring your group’s ideas to life. You’ll be helping us on our mission to bring people together to value and enjoy UK native plants.
What could your group receive?
- A grant of £2000 to transform an urban space with UK native plants. You can also use your grant to engage other people in your project through workshops, events and learning activities.
- Successful groups will receive their grant around the end of May and projects need to be completed by the end of October 2022.
- Project leaders from the five successful groups will be invited to join online meet-ups, and training facilitated by Grow Wild. These will be chances to connect, hear about each other’s projects, learn and share experiences.
What sort of projects can they fund?
- Your group and project need to be based in an urban location, within the UK.
- Your project should focus on UK native wildflowers and/or plants, through growing and as inspiration, helping other people understand their importance for the environment and our lives.
- Your project should aim to enhance the biodiversity of your space, with planting/growing as a core activity.
- Your project needs to involve some sort of physical transformation of a space or place.
- Grow Wild is keen to fund groups that care about the planet and will choose sustainable materials and practices when completing their project.
Target Audiences
Your project should work with one or more of Grow Wild’s target audiences:
- Young people aged 12-25.
- People experiencing some disadvantage or reduced access to services.
- People who are less engaged with others in their local community.
- People who face barriers to connecting with nature.
- Disabled people or people with additional needs
Eligibility Criteria
They can fund:
- Non profit organisations
- Such as voluntary, youth or community groups. Secondary schools, resident’s groups, community associations, health authorities/health boards.
Ineligibility Criteria
- Primary or nursery schools
- Local Authorities
- Sole traders or individuals
- Projects where Grow Wild funds could be used for commercial benefits
- Organisations and projects based outside of the UK.
For more information, visit https://growwild.kew.org/apply-grant/community-grants