High Weald Nature and Community Fund now open for new applications – deadline Monday 15 July

Great news! The High Weald Nature and Community Fund is now open for new applications, offering support for work that benefits nature and people across the High Weald National Landscape, including the villages and towns in and around it.

Whether you're a community group, CIC, school, charity, church, Parish Council or other non-profit body, this is your chance to make a real positive change in your corner of the High Weald – both for today and for future generations.

Grants range from £500 up to £20,000, with larger amounts available for large-scale, multi-year projects.

Learn more at highweald.org/grants/high-weald-fund/ or read on…

What can I apply for?

The High Weald Nature and Community Fund aims to:

• Create wildlife-friendly spaces like community gardens, pocket parks, allotments, orchards, and school growing areas, especially in towns and villages.
• Enhance habitats through pond creation, wetlands, tree and hedge planting, wildflower meadows, and wildlife boxes.
• Support habitat restoration, including hedge-laying, coppicing, and removing invasive species.
• Engage communities in managing green spaces, volunteering, and provide training for conservation projects.
• Improve access for underrepresented groups, including young people, those with physical or mental health challenges, and people living with disabilities.

The Fund is managed by the High Weald National Landscape Partnership and funded by Lund Trust.

How does it work?

1. Please read the Grant Criteria and Guidance document >>
2. Use our simple online enquiry form to register your interest in the Fund: SUBMIT AN ENQUIRY FOR 2025 >>
3. Sign up for one of our informal webinars to learn more about the application process for the Fund, assessment criteria and the type of projects that could be funded: Book your place >>

For more information and project inspiration, visit our dedicated webpage: https://highweald.org/grants/high-weald-fund

The deadline for submitting your application is 15 July 2025. Good luck!