Funding

Finding and applying for adequate funding is always a challenge. Local Biodiversity Partnerships will generally have a fairly comprehensive database of funding organisations and a wealth of experience in applying for funds. This reference section provides a list of possible funding sources and relevant links to useful web-based resources that advise on areas such as finding match funding and filling out application forms.

Biodiversity Funding and Opportunities

A. Opportunities for schools

B. General nature conservation

C. Woodland specific

D. Local projects

E . Advice and guidance groups

If you wish to view a website below but do not have access to the internet, you can visit your local library for free access and support. If you need to find out the location of your nearest library ring learndirect on 0800 100 900.

Note: This list is not exhaustive and remains a flexible document. While we have tried to categorise the funding opportunities for ease of use we are aware that these may change. Therefore we ask you to do two things. 1) Look at the entire document because while a source may be an opportunity specific it may also suit a local project. 2) If you know of a funding opportunity please contact Delcie Simkin (Delcie.Simkin@wales.gsi.gov.uk; Tel 01938 558108) who will update the document.

Category A: Opportunities for schools

Alan Titchmarsh
We will be launching a new Gardens for Schools Award Scheme early in 2008. All primary schools who are interested in applying for a grant of up to £500 for a school garden project should watch this website for emerging details towards the end of this year.

Schools are asked to submit detailed plans and estimates of the costings, and we like to reward those schools where the emphasis is on growing skills and community involvement and not when too much reliance is placed on the funding of contractors or the provision of paving slabs! Above all, Alan is keen to encourage children's awareness of the environment and things that grow.

Grants: up to £500 awarded biannually

http://www.alantitchmarsh.com/

Application via download from web page

Please print out and return the completed application form BY POST ONLY to:Alan Titchmarsh Gardens for Schools, Mrs C. Mitchell, Colt Hill House, Odiham, Hook, Hants. RG29 1AL

Eco-Schools

Eco schools are a great way to make sustainable development a part of the life and ethos of your school. Designed to fit it the curriculum, it's an award scheme that gets everyone in the school community involved in making the school environment better
http://www.eco-schools.org.uk/

Contact:

Eco-Schools
ENCAMS
Elizabeth House
The Pier
Wigan
WN3 4EX

Tel: 01942 612621
Email: eco-schools@encams.org

RSPB

The information on this website is to help with school projects on birds, and the activities link directly to individual subject curricula, but you may find that you can use them across subject boundaries. The material is suitable for all UK countries and is available in English and Welsh.
http://www.rspb.org.uk/youth/learn/index.asp

http://www.rspb.org.uk/cymru/plant/dysgu/ymfudo/index.asp

Contact via website

Woodland Trust

The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading charity dedicated solely to the protection of our native woodland heritage
You can register on this website to receive a Hazel or Hedge pack of trees to plant in your school grounds.

Contact via web page
http://www.woodland-trust.org.uk/hedge/

ETeacher Net ( Info site)This comprehensive online directory supports the Growing Schools programme, which aims to reconnect young people with their environment, in both urban and rural settings, through the National Curriculum. Since it began three years ago the programme has gone from strength to strength drawing together expertise, resources and information from many partner organisations, with over 12,000 schools registering their interest. Schools can use the site to find information on health and safety, funding sources, published research, training, resource materials and places to visit (with a helpful key to services offered), news and events. It also provides case studies on outdoor learning and school grounds development.
The site has been designed so teachers can search by subject and key stage and will soon feature a ‘schools network’ offering teachers the opportunity to tap into local community expertise and knowledge.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/growingschools/

For a selection of sources of funding (awards, grants & competitions) for learning activities:-

http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/growingschools/resources/funding/

Volvo Eco Adventure Award Scheme

The Volvo Eco Adventure is an award scheme for young environmentalists.
Groups of young people aged 10-16 who are involved in local environmental activities can apply for one of 10 annual awards of £500 and the chance to take part in the international Volvo Adventure Conference in Sweden.

On the website you can find information on how to apply as well as some useful tips and ideas on how to run your own project, either in the community or linking into the national curriculum. For funding information see website : www.volvocars.co.uk/ecoadventure

Action Earth

CSV Action Earth are currently funding practical and visual projects which have an immediate or lasting benefit to the environment. Eligible projects should also seek to involve new or existing volunteers. Remaining funds for Wales are still available to fund school projects which encourage wildlife and bio-diversity. For further details please visit: http://digbig.com/4taak

Previously funded projects can be found at: http://digbig.com/4taam

The Tree Council

See Category C below.

Category B General Nature Conservation

Awards for All

Awards for All Wales is a grants programme set up to help small groups. It is supported by the Big Lottery Fund and the Heritage Lottery Fund. The main aim of Awards for All Wales is to fund projects which involve people in their local community, bringing them together to take part in and enjoy a wide range of heritage, charitable, health, educational, environmental and other community activities.

Grants If you are a local group and you need between £500 and £5,000, Awards for All Wales may be able to help you.

Web page: http://www.awardsforall.org.uk/wales/

Contacts details

Awards for All Wales
2nd Floor
Ladywell House
Newtown
Powys
SY16 1JB

For an application pack call 0845 600 20 40 (textphone 0845 755 6656). For information about Awards for All Wales use the contact details below:

Tel:	01686 611740
Fax:	01686 621534
Textphone:	01686 610205
Email:	enquiries.wales@biglotteryfund.org.uk

Action Earth

Provide small grants to local voluntary and community groups to help them purchase the tools, equipment and materials needed.

Provide local people with information and the opportunity they need to take part (often for the first time) in a local volunteering activity. Offer local groups help to develop and publicise new projects and volunteer opportunities.

Support and encourage local projects that provide opportunities for volunteers to learn new skills. Provide people with information about environmental issues, sustainability and encourage them to develop more sustainable lifestyles. Grants up to £50

Web Page http://www.actionearth.org.uk

Contacts details
CSV Environment
St Peter's College
College Rd
Saltley
Birmingham B8 3TE

Application pack: 0121 328 7455 Or register on line or E mail naseem@csvenvironment.org.uk

Big Lottery Fund

People and Places

The People and Places fund has three key programme outcomes: revitalised communities; improved community relations; and enhanced local environments and community amenities. The third outcome is suggested to be achieved through projects that (amongst other outcomes) create spaces for wildlife and people, and/or provide opportunities for individuals to understand, maintain and improve the natural environment. Grants between the values of £5,001and £250,000 are available for projects meeting one of the aforementioned project outcomes.

http://digbig.com/4nexq

Link to case Studies: http://digbig.com/4nexr

Web site http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/

Grants from £500 to £250k plus Closing dates depending on type of project.

Head Office
1 Plough Place
London EC4A 1DE
Tel. 020 7211 1800
Fax. 020 7211 1750

Textphone: 0845 039 0204

(The textphone is for people with hearing difficulties - please use the main number above).

(Out of hours press enquiries: 07867 500 572)

Any general enquiries can also be emailed to us on:
general.enquiries@biglotteryfund.org.uk

Regional offices

2nd Floor
Ladywell House
Newtown
Powys
SY16 1JB
Telephone: 01686 611700
Minicom: 01686 610205
Fax: 01686 621534
Email: enquiries.wales@biglotteryfund.org.uk

6th Floor
1 Kingsway
Cardiff
CF10 3JN
Telephone: 029 2067 8200
Fax: 029 2066 7275
Textphone: 0845 6021659

Big Advice Line 0845 4 10 20 30

British Trust for Conservation Volunteers

Grants available to encourage and enable community groups to carry out conservation activities. Groups must be associated to BTCV (British Trust for Conservation Volunteers).

Join BTCV: £30.00

Grants: Up to £1000

Forms available from the Community Unit (Tel: 01302 572 236).

Web site http://www.btcv.org/

Contact for local office tel:

Head office:
BTCV
Conservation Centre
163 Balby Road
Doncaster
DN4 0RH

Tel: 01302 57 22 44
Email: information@btcv.org.uk

B & Q

Through the Better Neighbour Grant Scheme, schools, community groups and charitable organisations can apply to their local B&Q store for funding to support a local community project.

Grants

The B&Q Better Neighbour Grants are available to help get a community project up and running. The scheme provides £50 to £500 (at retail cost) of B&Q materials, for example, pond liners, plants, peat-free compost for projects such as a pond/wildlife garden or paints labelled low or minimal VOC for redecoration projects.

Web site www.diy.com

Contact :the environmental champion, diversity champion or store manager at their local B&Q store, to discuss project details.

Children in Need

BBC Children in Need distributes the funds raised each year as grants to organisations which work with disadvantaged children and young people in the UK.

Grants £: info unavailable

Website:http://www.bbc.co.uk/cin

Contact:

Broadcasting House
Llandaff
Cardiff
CF5 2YQ
Tel: 029 2032 2383

Deadlines: There are 2 grant rounds – in November and March.

Countryside Council for Wales

CCW grants are offered as an incentive to encourage other organisations and individuals to adopt and implement those policies of ours, which are consistent with their own objectives.

Web site http://www.ccw.gov.uk

Grants: There are no absolute, only practical limits. Levels of grant are discretionary but will not normally exceed 50% of the eligible costs of a project. Projects should be discussed with your regional office .

Contact:

Headquarters: Countryside Council for Wales, Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2DW

Our Enquiry number: 08451 306 229

E mail: enquiries@ccw.gov.uk

Environment Wales

Environment Wales, administered by the WCVA, aims to support voluntary action, which protects and improves the environment, and contributes to sustainable development. There are five grant schemes available:

Project Grants – For funding project materials, tools and equipment (£10,000).

Management Grants - For new project-related posts (£1,000 to £11,000).

Start-up grants – Available for costs incurred in establishing new voluntary or community groups and developing a project ready for registration (£1,000).

Training Grants – Available to assist project staff or volunteers with training costs (including travel expenses for courses) (£400).

Pre-project Grants – For specialist help, such as feasibility studies, business plans and community appraisals (£500 to £4,000).

http://digbig.com/4tadg

http://www.environment-wales.org/grants/130

http://www.environment-wales.org/grants/130?setLanguage=2

Garfield Weston Foundation

The Garfield Weston Foundation supports a broad range of activities in the field of religion, education, the environment, the arts, health (including research) and other areas of general benefit to the community in the UK.

Website: http://www.garfieldweston.org

Grant details: available on enquiry.

Contact:

The Administrator
Garfield Weston Foundation
Weston Centre
10 Grosvenor Street
London
W1K 4QY

Telephone: 020 7399 6565
Fax: 020 7399 6580

GrantScape Biodiversity Challenge Fund

A total of £2 million is available for the protection of habitats or species listed in local, regional or national Biodiversity Action Plans and located within 10 miles of any landfill site. Individual grants of between £200,000 and £400,000 will be available; for more information and application details please see:http://digbig.com/4pbqy

Previously successful applications can be found at: http://digbig.com/4pbra

The Esmee Fairbairn Foundation

Environment Grant Programme

The Environment Grant Programme aims to support projects that promote environmental improvements which balance both the needs of wildlife and people. There are three main funding priorities: UK Biodiversity; Low Carbon Economy; Sustainable Food Systems.

http://digbig.com/4nexe

Link to grant case studies: http://digbig.com/4nexf

The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts

Biffawards

(Registration with Entrust is a pre-requisite for applications for Biffaward grant schemes: http://www.entrust.org.uk/)

Changes to Biffaward Grant Scheme

Biffaward are now able to fund projects within 25 miles of a Biffa operation rather than just 10 miles. For more information see the grants section or visit:

http://digbig.com/4nexg

The Biffaward Small Grants Scheme has been established to enable groups to quickly access lower levels of funding in order to improve the quality of life in their community. The aim is to make it easier for small groups to access funding in their communities.

Priorities

Projects which have the primary aim of improving an amenity located within 10 miles of a Biffa operation and which will have the end benefit of fostering vibrant communities by improving the environmental, economic or social circumstances of a community. These may include:

· Wildlife and habitat conservation and creation (e.g. pond construction, wildflower planting or woodland management)

· Improving opportunities for informal education and lifelong learning (e.g. purchasing equipment for a community led internet cafe or a community facility)

· Access to sport, culture or recreation (e.g. purchase of play equipment or sport equipment, village green improvements)

Please note that only objects D and E of the ENTRUST regulations can be supported under the Small Grants Scheme. Projects falling under object DA (biodiversity) of the Landfill Tax Credit Scheme are not eligible and must apply to our main grants/Biodiversity scheme.

Please also note that applications to meet the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 are no longer accepted (unless part of a new build). Examples of DDA work no longer funded are listed below (this list is not exhaustive - if you are unsure please contact a Biffaward Grants Officer):
making alterations to physical features, including: steps, stairways, kerbs, exterior surfaces and paving, parking areas, building entrances and exits, internal and external doors, gates, toilets, washing facilities, desks, counters, lifts, signs etc.
making alterations or additions in auxiliary aids ands services, including: induction loop systems, etc

Small Grants Scheme: (Entrust Regulations D and E.)

The Small Grants scheme supports smaller projects within 25 miles of Biffa operations. It aims to make smaller levels of funding easier to access, and aims to improve the quality of life in the communities in which funded projects are situates. Groups can apply for between £250-£5,000.

The Main Grants Scheme: (Entrust Regulations DA.)

Grants of £5,001-£50,000 are available for projects that aim to conserve and promote biodiversity.

http://digbig.com/4nexg

Link to grant case study: http://digbig.com/4nexh

British Ecological Society (BES)

The British Ecological Society offers a wide range of grants to fund both ecological education and ecological projects. The grant categories are:

Ecological education grants

Research Grants

Building Capacity for Ecology Fund

Grants to run meetings/other events

Ecological Opportunities Fund

For more information, including how to apply, please visit:

http://digbig.com/4sqaf

Landscape Partnerships

A large fund available for larger scale projects which involve a variety of stakeholders and are managed in partnerships rather than steered by a single group. Funding ranges from £250,000- £2million. More information and downloadable case studies can be found at:

http://digbig.com/4ngeq

CLA (Country Land and Business Association)

The CLA charitable trust awards grants in the region of £2,500 for projects that seek to promote education about the countryside, and improve access to the countryside, for disabled and disadvantaged people.

http://digbig.com/4newx

Link to grant case studies: http://digbig.com/4newy

Category C: Woodland Specific

The Royal Forestry Society has an online publication called Grants for Tr££s which is a comprehensive list of all funding for trees available. http://www.rfs.org.uk/grantsfortrees.asp

Forest Education Initiative

Forest Education Initiative (FEI) aims to increase the understanding and appreciation, particularly among young people, of the environmental, social, and economic potential of trees, woodlands and forests and of the link between the tree and everyday wood products.

website:
www.foresteducation.org

Grants: Cluster Group Funding :Grants of up to £5,000 (50% match funding needed) are still available throughout the year. Details are available on the website or phone details below.http://www.foresteducation.org/local_groups.php?page=4

There are three funding rounds a year with closing dates 1st February, 1st June and 1st October.

Contacts

South Wales:

Lucy Kirkham

FEI
Cantref Court
Brecon Road
Abergavenny
NP7 7AX Phone 01873 850060 Email fei.wales@forestry.gsi.gov.uk North

North Wales:

Sue Williams

FEI
Clawdd Newydd
Ruthin
Denbighshire
LL15 2NL Phone 01824 750492 Email fei.wales@forestry.gsi.gov.uk South

Welsh Valleys

Rob Seymour

FEI
Graigllan
Rudry
Caerphilly
CF83 3DE
Phone 02920 886842 Email fei.wales@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Forestry Commission

The Woodland Grant Scheme (WGS) provides incentives for people to create and manage woodlands in Wales. The Scheme also offers Challenge Funds in which you can bid for money to carry out work in existing woodlands in specified areas of the country.

You can get an Applicant’s Pack that describes the grants available from your local Forestry Commission Wales area office.

Grant details: on application

http://www.forestry.gov.uk

Contact

North Wales Office
Clawdd Newydd
Ruthin
Denbighshire
LL15 2NL

Tel : 01824 750492/493
Fax : 01824 750483
Email : con.nw@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Operations Manager: Greg Vickers

South Wales Office
Cantref Court
Brecon Road
Abergavenny
Monmouthshire
NP7 7AX

Tel : 01873 850060
Fax : 01873 850052
Email : con.sw@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

The Tree Council

The Tree Council promotes the planting and conservation of trees in town and countryside. The lead UK tree campaigning partnership, it is an umbrella body for 150 organisations working together for trees. It is also a forum for tackling issues relating to trees and woods

http://www.treecouncil.org.uk

Grants of between £100-700 are available to fund tree planting projects. The projects funded should aim to commence during National Tree Planting Week which will run from 21^st November to the 2^nd December, 2007. There are two funds available, the ‘Trees for Schools Fund’ and the ‘Community Trees Fund’, both of which should seek to actively engage children in the planting of trees. For more details visit: http://digbig.com/4rqby. Closing date 31 May.

The Tree Council 71 Newcomen Street London SE1 1YT Tel: +44 (0)20 7407 9992 Fax: +44 (0)20 7407 9908 Email: Info@treecouncil.org

Category D: Local projects

Mantell Gwynedd
Galluogi Gwynedd, for voluntary and community groups; PTA’s, in Gwynedd (but not for schools),

web www.mantellgwynedd.com

Grants up to £5000

Contact

Saran Thomas

24-26 Stryd Fawr

Caernarfon

LL55 1RH

Tel: 01286 672626

E-mail: ymholiadau@mantellgwynedd.com

Small Community Projects
(Projects within Snowdonia National Park)
Contact Hywyn Williams, Snowdonia National Park,
Tel. 01766-772269

Snowdonia Wildlife Gardening Project
Gardening kits and grants up to £100, phone Anna Williams
Tel. 01766-772507
Email: anna.williams@eryri-npa.gov.uk.

CWM Environmental Ltd

A £120,000 grant fund has been made available for environmental projects in Carmarthenshire. The establishment of the fund is thanks to CWM Environmental Ltd who donated landfill tax money to Grantscape in order for a grant programme to be established. More details can be found at:

http://digbig.com/4pbrb

Category E: Advice and guidance groups

Communities First (Grant Network)
A website with help for those in the communities first areas

http://www.communitiesfirst.info/

Grants are available for not-for-profit community groups for a wide variety of projects. Funding is restricted to projects benefiting Communities First areas and is available for any type of project that involves local people and brings environmental, economic, social or cultural benefit to the community.

http://digbig.com/4tade

Contact:

Llandaff Court
Fairwater Road
Cardiff CF5 2XP

02920 556190 or 0800 587 8898
enquiries@communitiesfirst.info

Black Ethnic Network (BEN)

BEN is established to promote equality of opportunity with respect to ethnic communities in the preservation protection and development of the environment

Grants advice and funding referral service for projects which can access funds from larger existing grant schemes elsewhere, or needing over £500.

BEN UK Office
1st Floor
60 High Street
Llanberis
Wales
LL55 4EU

Tel and Fax
01286 870715

website
http://www.ben-network.org.uk

Forest School Wales

Forest School aims to encourage and inspire individuals of any age and ability to grow in self-esteem, self-confidence and independence by achieving at small achievable tasks, using the outdoor environment for learning. Promote understanding and appreciation of the natural world.
www.forestschoolwales.org.uk

Holli Yeoman
Bishops Wood Countryside Centre
Caswell
Swansea
SA3 3BS
01792 367881
info@forestschoolwales.org.uk

Groundwork

Groundwork works with partners to improve the quality of the local environment and lives of local people. Groundwork works on a not-for-profit basis to bring together people, places and resources from all parts of the community in effective long-term partnerships to achieve sustained local regeneration through environmental action.

www.groundwork.org.uk

Groundwork Wales

20 Centre Court
Main Avenue
Treforest Industrial Estate
Treforest
Pontypridd
CF37 5YR

Tel: 01443 844866
Fax: 01443 844822
Email: IT@groundworkwales.org.uk

Green Pennant Award

The Green Pennant Award is a national award that recognises high quality green spaces in England and Wales that are managed by voluntary and community groups.The Award has an impressive and established background – it’s part of the Green Flag Award scheme, the national standard for quality parks and green spaces.The Green Pennant Award is run by the Civic Trust, with CABE Space (a division of the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment) being the main funding partner.

http://www.greenflagaward.org.uk

Green Flag Award Scheme

The Civic Trust
5th Floor
Century Buildings
31 North John Street
Liverpool
L2 6RG

Tel: 0151 231 6900
Fax: 0151 231 6901
Email: info@greenflagaward.org.uk

Keep Wales Tidy

The annual Tidy Wales Awards are organised by Keep Wales Tidy in partnership with Environment Agency Wales and the Wales Tourist Board. The aim is to encourage local groups to take action in cleaning up and improving their local environment.

http://www.keepwalestidy.org/english/default.asp?Category=Default&NewsID=1

Keep Wales Tidy
33-35 Cathedral Road
Cardiff
CF11 9HB
Tel: 02920 256767
Fax: 02920 256768
E-mail: south@keepwalestidy.org

Keep Wales Tidy
Civic Offices
Neath
SA11 3QZ
Tel: 01639 764370
Fax: 01639 764370

Keep Wales Tidy
Harbour House
Slate Quay
Caernarfon
Gwynedd
LL55 2PB

Tel: 01286 674081
Fax: 01286 678188
E-mail: North@keepwalestidy.org

Keep Wales Tidy
PO BOX 33
Ruthin
Denbighshire
LL15 1XS
Tel: 01824 707744
E-mail: Gareth.Jones@keepwalestidy.org

Keep Wales Tidy
Pier House
Pier Road
Hobbs Point
Pembroke Dock
SA72 6TR
Tel: 01646 681949
Fax: 01646 681949
E-mail: Pembrokeshire@keepwalestidy.org

Learning through Landscapes

Learning through Landscapes is the National School Grounds Charity. They work with schools, early year’s settings, organisations and individuals across the country to help them improve and develop their grounds. Offers advice and publications on all aspects of school grounds development. Produces funding opportunities list. Since 1990, Learning through Landscapes (ltl) has helped schools across the UK to bring lasting improvements to the environmental quality and educational use of their grounds.

http://www.ltl.org.uk

LTL, 3rd Floor, Southside Offices, The Law Courts, Winchester, SO23 9DL

Tel: 01962 846258

Wales Council for Voluntary Action

Representative body supporting charities, volunteers, and communities throughout Wales UK grants scheme funded by the Millennium Commission, administered by WCVA (Wales Council for Voluntary Action) offering awards from £1-2500 to individuals, must be over 12.

Located at Colwyn Bay, Conwy

Newtown, Powys

Cardiff Bay, Cardiff

Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff

Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire

Lampeter, Ceredigion

0870 607 1666 or help@wcva.org.uk

Category F: Still Looking?

Shell Better Britain Campaign Awards

Shell has had a business in the UK for 108 years and our plants and offices have long been a part of local communities. We are particularly pleased to support projects in these communities, which are chosen by talking with our neighbours. Support is given to a wide range of people, from local schools and technical colleges to environmental groups through to arts and sports organisations.

Contact Address:

Shell Centre
London
SE1 7NA

Phone +44 (0) 20 7934 1234

www.shell.com - click social investment.

Tesco Charity Trust (for nominated charity only)
Operates a community award scheme, which benefits local community projects whose core work supports the education and welfare of children, elderly peoples and people with disabilities. The Charity is chosen by TESCO’s

http://www.tesco.com/everyLittleHelps/csrcharitiesdetail.htm

Tesco PLC

New Tesco House

Delamare Road

Cheshunt

Hertfordshire

England EN8 9SL

Switchboard telephone: +44 (0)1992 632222

National Playing Fields Association

A National organisation with specific responsibility for acquiring, protecting and improving playing fields, playgrounds and playspace where they are most needed.

http://www.npfa.co.uk

NPFA Cymru
Sophia House
28 Cathedral Road
Cardiff CF11 9LJ

Tel: 029 2063 6110
Fax: 029 2063 6131
Email: cymru@npfa.org

http://new.wales.gov.uk/topics/housingandcommunity/grants/voluntary/?lang=en

http://new.wales.gov.uk/topics/housingandcommunity/grants/voluntary/?lang=cy

http://www.whoswhoenvironmentwales.org