Grants for biodiversity projects
Parish councils of all sizes and community groups can apply for up to £2,000 for biodiversity projects through our Community Chest. £10,000 per year is earmarked specifically for biodiversity projects. Applications can be submitted at any time, and are considered at Grants Advisory Committee meetings, held most months.
Funding can be used for:
- buying and planting of native trees, hedgerows, wildflower meadows or other vegetation in suitable locations and their ongoing maintenance
- building and installing bird and bat boxes in suitable spots
- creating or improving wildlife habitats on land or in water
- the improvement of existing habitats
Applicants are encouraged to refer to Natural Cambridgeshire’s Local Nature Recovery Toolkit, which provides advice and support for communities wanting to create local nature recovery plans.
To apply for funding for your biodiversity project read the Community Chest guidance and apply online.
Funding of up to £15,000 is also available for tree-planting through the annual Zero Carbon Communities grant.
Parish councils are not eligible for funding for biodiversity projects from the Community Chest if they are already in receipt of a grant from the Zero Carbon Communities grant scheme. This is to ensure a good spread of funding for district projects.