OUR LOCAL NATURE GRANTS (THE LINNEAN SOCIETY OF LONDON)

Grants of up to £1,000 are available to UK schools, charities and community groups to engage young people aged 16 and under with nature.

Application deadline: SATURDAY 25th OCTOBER 2025 at midnight.
Funder: The Linnean Society of London (founded 1788. Charity number 220509. Total charitable expenditure for the year ended 31 December 2024: £1,888,952 (2023: £2,008,617; 2022: £1,651,614; 2021: £1,583,441)).
Who can apply: UK schools and community organisations, including small charities, community groups, student groups, school staff and home education groups. Individuals may also apply.
Key Words: Young People aged 16 and under, Nature, Biodiversity, Environment, Community Gardens, Arts, Festivals, Walks, Education, Individuals, United Kingdom.

The Linnean Society’s “Our Local Nature Grants” programme provides small grants for innovative projects across the UK that are designed and led by young people aged 16 and under. Projects should increase access to local natural spaces and encourage a deeper appreciation and understanding of local nature and biodiversity. Winning applications will be selected by a panel of young people from across the UK who are aged 16-18.

Examples of eligible projects include (please note this is not an exclusive list):

Building or restoring a community garden.
Creating a nature walk.
Hiring a speaker to come and talk about local foraging.
Painting community murals showcasing biodiversity in the area, and
Running a school festival about nature.

Grants up to £1,000 are available. Matched funding is not a requirement. However, the Society is happy for its grants to be used as matched funding to help draw down additional funding for a project. Projects should take place in 2026.

Grants can be used for things like (again, this is not an exclusive list):

Audio visual hire.
Costs related to staging activities or events.
Materials.
Project specific staff costs.
Publicity.
Room hire.
Speakers.
Volunteer expenses.

Please note that more than 50% of the grant cannot be used for refreshments or project specific staff costs.

Further information, guidance and an online application form is available on the Linnean Society website.

The deadline for applications is midnight on Saturday 25th October 2025, with successful applicants expected to be notified in early December 2025. Projects should commence in January 2026.

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