Funding

Funder: Greenspace Scotland

Amount: £500-1500

Types of projects funded: Projects that improve, promote, and develop parks or greenspaces across Scotland.

Closing date: TBA for 2025

Eligibility criteria: Community and Friends groups working to enhance parks or greenspaces in Scotland.

Funder: Tesco

Amount: Up to £1500

Types of projects funded: Projects providing healthy food and activities that boost children and young people’s mental and physical wellbeing.

Closing date: Ongoing

Eligibility criteria: Local community groups and charities

Funder: Volunteering Matters

Amount: Up to £250

Types of projects funded: Environmental activities such as wildflower meadow creation, pond creation, woodland renovations, and community gardens.

Closing date: Ongoing

Eligibility criteria: Volunteer groups carrying out practical environmental improvements or wildlife habitat creation.

Funder: NatureScot

Amount: Various

Types of projects funded: Projects addressing the nature and climate crises, including urban and rural-focused initiatives like improving greenspace for outdoor learning and green active travel routes.

Closing date: TBA

Eligibility criteria: Various organisations; specific eligibility criteria apply.

Funder: Asda Foundation

Amount: £500-2500

Types of projects funded: Projects creating or improving outdoor spaces for community use, such as gardens, play areas, or seating areas.

Closing date: Ongoing

Eligibility criteria: Local community groups, charities, and schools supported by an Asda store.

Funder: Grow Wild (Kew Gardens)

Amount: Up to £4000

Types of projects funded: Projects connecting people to nature through planting and creative activities, especially using UK native wildflowers.

Closing date: Annual deadlines

Eligibility criteria: Community groups, youth groups, and voluntary organisations.

Funder: National Lottery

Amount: Up to £10,000 or more

Types of projects funded: Various projects that bring people together and improve their community, including greenspace and outdoor initiatives.

Closing date: Rolling deadlines

Eligibility criteria: Community groups, charities, and other voluntary organisations.

Funder: North Lanarkshire Council

Amount: Up to £1000

Types of projects funded: Projects or activities that bring community benefit

Closing date: Rolling deadlines

Eligibility criteria: Voluntary and community groups in North Lanarkshire.

Funder: South Lanarkshire Council

Amount: Up to £2500

Types of projects funded: Various environmental, sustainability, or climate change projects

Closing date: TBA for 2025

Eligibility criteria: Community groups and partner organisations in South Lanarkshire.