Funding

Greggs Foundation Environmental and Local community grants.

These may be of interest to FG projects and there is plenty of time to apply. I notice they are developing a tie-up with Project Dirt (which we touched on at the June meeting).

https://www.greggsfoundation.org.uk/grants
Environmental Grant
Improving people's lives by improving their environment
We believe that looking after our neighbourhoods can have a real impact on the quality of life of the people who live there. Our Environmental Grant fund is therefore dedicated to improving the local environment - whether that means turning a piece of wasteland into a garden or organising litter picking days on the beach. We look to fund projects that improve the physical environment in a way that also benefits the wider community. We have seven local charity committees which meet regularly throughout England, Scotland and Wales to review applications and award grants. We offer grants of up to £2,000 and concentrate on helping existing not for profit organisations to deliver new projects. Organisations may only apply once per calendar year for this grant.
Please carefully read the following guidelines before starting an application:
Who do we support?

Any not for profit organisation can apply, preference will be given to small, locally based and community led organisations with a turnover not in excess of £300,000 per annum. Schools are also encouraged to apply and are given the same level of priority as small locally based organisations.

What type of project can we support?

We are interested in projects that improve the physical environment in a way that will improve people's lives. This can include purchase of equipment, sessional salary costs, purchase of trees/plants, small capital projects and learning activities. We are also interested in new approaches and innovative ideas as well as sustainable approaches to supporting your local environment.

We are working with Project Dirt (www.projectdirt.com) to establish an online network dedicated to all the winners of the Greggs Foundation Grant. Project Dirt is the UK’s most active network connecting and resourcing community projects. The main aim of the Greggs Foundation “cluster” network is to connect all the Greggs winning projects on an online platform, where they can easily share updates and stories of their project's progress and connect with similar projects.
https://www.greggsfoundation.org.uk/grants
Get inspired by the stories of Greggs Foundation winners here: http://www.projectdirt.com/cluster/greggsfoundation/#!/linked_journal

I have produced a note on 10 potential small grant givers for Forest Gardens and potential Forest Gardens. These ones are mostly relatively quick and easy and for actual project work on the ground rather than development work, organisational costs etc.

Dear all a new Big Lottery Fund aimed at reducing or preventing loneliness is now live. Called ' Building Connections' it's awarding grants of between £30K and £100K. Deadline 24th August: https://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/building-connections-fund#section-2

The John Ellerman Foundation https://ellerman.org.uk/ may be worth a look at for funding as it supports national "niche" charities promoting specific

The People's Postcode Local Trust is open for a short window until August 15th for Stage One applications for community spaces including gardens. I note that they have already funded at least one Forest Garden. They can give grants of £2k to most organisations and £20K to registered charities. Whilst only a few organisations may be ready to apply in this short window it is probably worth most FGs looking at it in preparation for future rounds. Hope this helps. Ian

Here is the link for my previous email: http://www.postcodelocaltrust.org.uk/

Grow wild funding for planting native plants: These grants of up to £4000 can cover 100% of costs - deadline in December
https://www.growwilduk.com/content/applications-open-grow-wild-community-projects-2019
Project should focus on UK native wild flowers, plants and/or fungi, through planting or as inspiration, and will help people understand the importance of these native species for the environment and our lives.
work with one or more of Grow Wild’s target audiences:
Young people aged 12-25
Communities living in urban areas
Communities experiencing some disadvantage or reduced access to services
Adults that are less engaged with their community and environmental activities
have the potential to reach at least 300 people

enable people to connect with, learn something new and give to help each other and nature.
have an idea that is introducing something new, e.g. a new, unlikely location, new group of people or creative way to engage your audience.

Thanks for keeping us in mind Ian :slight_smile: . I hope you were able to look at the outputs of the AGM, also on the website under 'latest news'.

The People's Postcode Trust is open for relevant grants of £2000 for CICs and other organisations or £20,000 for registered charities. Closing date 20th Feb for a simple first stage: http://www.postcodecommunitytrust.org.uk Themes are:
Improving community; health & wellbeing; Arts & physical recreation
Reducing isolation

There is funding from the Co-op just opened for groups who already have community open spaces (up to £50K) or for groups that want to research and consult on better us of local open spaces for the community. End of July deadline and looks relatively simple to apply for - here is the link:
https://www.coopfoundation.org.uk/funding_support/space-to-connect/