Applications are open for projects that help young people lead initiatives that promote local biodiversity awareness or improve access to nature and local green spaces.
Past projects supported have ranged from school festivals and biodiversity murals to community gardens and guided nature walks.
Awards of up to £1,000 are available to cover costs such as materials, room hire, publicity, speakers, training, transport and project-specific staff.
The scheme is aimed at benefiting groups of young people, typically aged 16 or under, with proposals expected to be youth-led and supported by schools, home educators, community organisations, small charities or student groups.
Funding is provided by the Linnean Society of London under its Our Local Nature Grant Scheme, now in its sixth year.
The closing date for applications is midnight on the 25th October 2025. Decisions announced in December. Successful projects will begin in January 2026 and conclude by June.
Apply here for Our Local Nature Grant Scheme | The Linnean Society