24 April 2023
National Grid Community Green Spaces Fund
One-off funding for local organisations with community projects in the Midlands, South West England and South Wales that enhance the local environment and encourage more people to make the most of their green spaces.
The Green Spaces Fund is provided by National Grid’s electricity distribution business in partnership with Localgiving as part of the Community Matters Fund, which is paid for by National Grid shareholders.
Organisations must be based and projects must be delivered in the National Grid’s electricity distribution area in the Midlands, South West England or South Wales.
Project need to meet one of the following funding themes:
- Tree planting and biodiversity.
- Improving accessibility of green space.
- Developing new or improving/expanding green space.
- Addressing litter and pollution issues.
- Green skills and education about the local environment.
The funding is intended to support project costs; however, it will fund running costs related to project delivery such as management and staffing for the times during which project activities take place.
A total of £500,000 is available with two levels of funding:
- Grants of up to £10,000 for registered charities or non-profit companies limited by guarantee.
- Grants of up to £2,000 for constituted charitable organisations with no charity number.
Projects can start in June but must be completed and funding spent by 31 December 2023.
The deadline for applications is 12 May 2023 with notification of decisions by end of May 2023.