“The National Trust team in North Devon is inviting applications from community groups as part of the Freshwater Community Grant Fund – grants of £500 to £5,000 are available for initiatives that create, look after or improve local freshwater habitats and provide opportunities for people to connect with nature.
The application window for funding is now open. Community groups are invited to suggest projects that will boost biodiversity and create opportunities to connect with nature at freshwater sites. We also want to build skills within communities, so they can look after these special habitats and species long term.
Join the North Devon team at one of two drop in online webinars on Monday 21st October at 9:00am or Wednesday 23rd October at 2:30pm to find out more about the sorts of projects we can support through this funding and ask any questions you may have. Please email Sophie (Volunteering & Community Manager, North Devon) to book onto one of these sessions [email protected]
Please download the application form and follow the instructions to complete and submit your application. Full information about how to apply and what you can get funding for can be found here – Freshwater Community Grant Fund UK | National Trust
If you require an alternative format for the application and guidance documents, please email us at [email protected] and we’ll aim to provide this for you.
The Freshwater Community Grant Fund supports community initiatives to restore freshwater habitats at five locations in England, including for projects within a 20 mile radius around Arlington Court, North Devon. In partnership with Defra’s Species Survival Fund, the scheme aims to award a total of £75,000 to local initiatives by 31st December 2025.”
