Funding Available

Grants for Community and Environmental Projects (England)

The Veolia Environmental Trust has announced the opening of its next funding round to support community and environmental projects across England. Grants are available to enhance community facilities and natural habitats, with funding offered through two primary schemes:

• Community Grants Scheme – between £10,000 and £75,000 is available for projects that develop or improve publicly accessible spaces and buildings e.g. community centre or space, public park, play area, skate park, MUGA, sports ground, woodland, nature reserve, community garden, public right of way, inland waterway.
• Habitat & Biodiversity Grants Scheme – between £10,000 and £75,000 is available for projects that create or enhance natural habitats to support native species and biodiversity e.g. woodland, nature reserve, waterway or purchase of land for nature conservation.

Constituted not-for-profit organisations, local authorities, and Environmental Bodies (EBs) are eligible to apply. The Veolia Environmental Trust requires that any project location be situated within five miles of a qualifying Veolia facility—such as a landfill, Energy Recovery Facility, or Materials Recycling Facility—in order to be eligible for grant funding in England.  Please use the postcode checker below.

The current application round closes at 12:00 midday on 8 January 2026. Full eligibility criteria and guidance documents are available on the Trust’s official website, where applications can also be submitted through the online portal.

The next round of funding opens 26 February 2026 for a deadline of 02 April 2026. Link for funding deadlines.

Useful Links:

• Community Grant Funding Criteria
• Postcode Checker
• Previously Funded Projects
• Application Hints and Tips (AI Generated)
• www.veoliatrust.org/

Funding for Community-led Environmental & Sustainability Projects (UK)

As part of its long-term commitment to sustainability, the Stobart Group has launched a new fund to support community-led environmental and sustainability projects across the UK. The Stobart Sustainability Fund will support not-for-profit organisations, community groups, and educational facilities, such as schools and colleges, in transforming their local communities through projects that:

• tackle climate change
• reduce carbon emissions
• protect and enhance the environment

The fund aims to help educate communities on how they can make a difference by supporting diverse projects and initiatives making a positive change. Organisations are invited to specify the level of funding they require in their application.

No application deadline is given and the application form is available on their website (link below)

Useful Links:

• Application Hints and Tips (AI Assistant)
• eddiestobart.com/the-stobart-sustainability-fund/

Grants to Help Disabled & Disadvantaged People Connect with Nature (England & Wales)

Charities and not-for-profit organisations in England and Wales can apply for grants of up to £5,000 for projects that help disadvantaged people connect with nature and the countryside. The funding, made available through the CLA Charitable Trust, supports projects that improve the physical and mental health and well-being of disadvantaged people by helping them visit and participate in recreational and educational opportunities in the countryside.

This includes but is not limited to the following:

• Farms providing day or residential experiences for disabled or disadvantaged young people.
• Growing projects, including horticultural therapy and community projects supporting people through outdoor activities and gardening.
• Forest school-type activities give people the opportunity to use their outdoor spaces to benefit their mental and physical well-being.
• Conservation and environmental projects giving people the chance to learn about the natural environment and how to care for it.

Priority is given to projects focusing on children and young people who are disadvantaged financially, physically, mentally, or from areas of deprivation.

Funding can be used to support projects, capital works and running costs.  To start the application process, organisations are required to complete an expression of interest form available on the CLA Charitable Trust website (link below).

Useful Links:

• Application Hints and Tips (AI Assistant)
• www.cla.org.uk/about-cla/charitable-trust/

Thank you all for your continued support,
The Lower Trent and Erewash Catchment Partnership