Do you need money to help make your biodiversity project a reality? The Biodiversity Partnership launched a small grants scheme for projects in 2006. The aim is to support the implementation of biodiversity action across the county. We welcome applications for up to a maximum of £5000. You find a couple of example applications on the right hand side to help you get inspired for developing your own project ideas. Do have a look at the project proposal form  (also available as a Word document, see on the right) .

The next deadlines for applications are:
February 6th 2008 
April 30th 2008
July 30th 2008
October 29th 2008

The following links list other grants which your group can apply for!

Community Groups (PDF - 44kb)
Grants available only to community groups

Minority Groups (PDF - 21kb)
Grants available only to disadvantaged minority groups, such as the physically or mentally disabled, ethnic minorities and groups from economically deprived areas. Grants fund a variety of biodiversity related schemes, usually with an aspect of promoting social inclusion.

Parishes (PDF -16kb)
Grants only available to parishes, to fund biodiversity projects.

Schools (PDF - 32kb)
Biodiversity grants available only to schools. Most grants fund projects that improve the school environment or facilitate new and imaginative ways of learning.

General Grants (PDF - 115kb)
Grants available to members of all the above groups. The list is sub-divided into grants that fund projects involving the following:
 - Churchyards
 - Open Spaces
 - Ponds
 - Trees
 - General


Updating the database

If you wish to update any of the information in the funding database then please contact the Partnership.