The Freshwater Community Grant Fund supports community initiatives to restore freshwater habitats at five locations in England. In partnership with Defra's Species Survival Fund, the scheme aims to award a total of £75,000 to local initiatives.
The application window for funding is now open. Community groups are invited to suggest projects that will boost biodiversity and create opportunities to connect with nature at freshwater sites. We hope the work will have a cascading impact on wider ecosystems. We also want to build skills within communities, so they can look after these special habitats and species long term.
The Freshwater Community Grant Fund is available for community organisations within a 20-mile radius of:
Grants of £500 to £5,000 are available for initiatives that create, look after or improve local freshwater habitats and provide opportunities for people to connect with nature.
Projects must be completed by 31 December 2025.
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