The Linnean Society’s “Our Local Nature Grants” programme provides grants up to £1,000 for innovative projects across the UK that are designed and led by young people aged 16 and under. Projects should increase access to local natural spaces and encourage a deeper appreciation and understanding of local nature and biodiversity. Winning applications will be selected by a panel of young people from across the UK who are aged 16-18.
Examples of eligible projects include (please note this is not an exclusive list):
o Building or restoring a community garden.
o Creating a nature walk.
o Hiring a speaker to come and talk about local foraging.
o Painting community murals showcasing biodiversity in the area, and
o Running a school festival about nature.
Grants up to £1,000 are available. Matched funding is not a requirement. However, the Society is happy for its grants to be used as matched funding to help draw down additional funding for a project. Projects should take place in 2023.
Grants can be used for things like (again, this is not an exclusive list):
o Audio visual hire.
o Costs related to staging activities or events.
o Materials.
o Project specific staff costs.
o Publicity.
o Room hire.
o Speakers, and
o Volunteer expenses.
Please note that more than 50% of the grant cannot be used for refreshments or project specific staff costs
Further information, guidance and an online application form is available on the Linnean Society website.
The deadline for applications is Tuesday 1st November 2022 at 11:59pm, with applicants expected to be notified in December.
Contact details for the Fund are:
Our Local Nature Grants
The Linnean Society of London
Burlington House
Piccadilly
London
W1J 0BF
Tel: 020 7434 4479
Email: learning(at)linnean.org
