Environment & Conservation Grants & Funding
There are 417 UK funders offering grants for environment & conservation charities, with typical awards from £100 to £6,000,000.
Environmental and conservation funding in the UK has grown substantially as climate change rises on the national agenda. Funders support a wide range of work: habitat restoration and biodiversity, climate education and campaigning, community energy schemes, sustainable food systems, and urban greening projects. Several dedicated environmental foundations — such as the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation's environment strand and the Garfield Weston Foundation — provide multi-year grants for strategic environmental work. Smaller funders often focus on local conservation: protecting specific habitats, waterways, or species within defined geographic areas. The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports environmental projects with heritage significance. There is growing funder interest in climate justice — projects that address the disproportionate impact of climate change on disadvantaged communities. Nature-based solutions, rewilding, and projects that combine environmental outcomes with health and wellbeing benefits are particularly well-funded. Community-led environmental action consistently attracts strong support from both national and regional funders.
Quick Stats
- Total Funders
- 417
- Grant Range
- £100 - £6,000,000
- Open to Applications
- 54%
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Environment & Conservation Funders
20 of 417 match your filtersChecked against verified programme data for 113 of 417 funders. 304 not yet verified are listed below; 93 that don't fit were excluded.
Action Together CIO
Matching programme: Ashton Parish Church Charity Small Grants Programme
Action Together CIO, established in 2016 through the merger of Voluntary Action Oldham and Community and Voluntary Action Tameside, serves as the infr...
Ala Green Charitable Trust
Matching programme: Main Grant Programme
The Ala Green Charitable Trust, established in 2014 by Anthony John Green and fellow trustees, is a UK grant-making charity dedicated to improving out...
Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation
Matching programme: London Luton Airport Operations Ltd (LLAOL) Community Trust Fund
Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation (BLCF), established in 1999 and registered as a charity in 2001 by founders Geoffrey Farr MBE DL, Sir Samu...
Community Foundation North East
Matching programme: General Application
Community Foundation North East, established in 1988 by local business and civic leaders in North East England, serves as the UK's largest community f...
Ernest Cook Trust
Matching programme: Outdoor Learning Leader Grant
The Ernest Cook Trust, founded in 1952 by Ernest Cook—grandson of travel pioneer Thomas Cook—is a leading UK educational charity with over 9,000 hecta...
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
Matching programme: Grants
The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, established in 1961 by Ian Fairbairn in memory of his wife, is one of the UK's largest independent funders, dedicated ...
Foundation Scotland
Matching programme: Women's Fund for Scotland
Foundation Scotland, Scotland's sole community foundation, drives a mission to empower communities by bridging innovative ideas with resources, foster...
Friends Provident Charitable Foundation
Matching programme: Building Resilient Economies programme
Friends Provident Charitable Foundation, an independent UK grant-making charity established in 2004 with a £33 million endowment from Friends Providen...
Gwinear-Gwithian Sustainable Community Fund
Matching programme: Gwinear-Gwithian Sustainable Community Fund
Gwinear-Gwithian Sustainable Community Fund is a community-rooted charity dedicated to enhancing sustainability, resilience, and quality of life in ru...
Heathrow Community Trust
Matching programme: Communities Together Small
Heathrow Community Trust (HCT), established in 1996 as an independent grant-making charity, supports and enhances quality of life for communities arou...
Holkham Charitable Foundation
Matching programme: The Holkham Charitable Foundation
The Holkham Charitable Foundation embodies a legacy of family-led stewardship and social responsibility, established to champion local philanthropy as...
John Ellerman Foundation
Matching programme: Main Grants programme (2025-2030 strategy)
The John Ellerman Foundation, established in 1971 by John Reeves Ellerman with wealth from shipping, brewing, and other industries—acknowledging its h...
Movements Trust Limited
Matching programme: Charitable Sponsorship
Movements Trust Limited, a UK-registered charity founded in January 2021, empowers social movements driving systemic change toward a just and sustaina...
Peter Sowerby Foundation
Matching programme: Impact in Healthcare Fund (Strand 1)
The Peter Sowerby Foundation, established in 2011 by Dr Peter Sowerby—a rural North Yorkshire GP and co-founder of EMIS—with a substantial endowment, ...
Postcode Innovation Trust
Matching programme: Social Enterprise EDGE Award
Postcode Innovation Trust, established in 2016, is an independent funder powered by proceeds from its society lottery linked to People’s Postcode Lott...
R C Snelling Charitable Trust
Matching programme: Main Grant Programme
The R C Snelling Charitable Trust, established in 1999 by Norfolk businessman Roy Snelling, honors his success with the Snelling Group by reinvesting ...
Real Farming Trust
Matching programme: LEAP (Loans for Enlightened Agriculture Programme)
The Real Farming Trust, a UK charity established in 2009 by Colin Tudge and Ruth West from the Oxford Real Farming Conference, drives the agroecologic...
Sheffield Town Trust
Matching programme: One-Off Project Grants
Sheffield Town Trust, founded in 1297 by Thomas de Furnival, is one of the UK's oldest charities and a pioneering civic trust originally created to gr...
Sussex Community Foundation
Matching programme: Chagossian Fund
Sussex Community Foundation, established in 2006 by the late 10th Duke of Richmond and Gordon, is an independent UK Community Foundation dedicated to ...
Woodsmith Foundation Limited
Matching programme: Small Grants for Everyday Essentials and Activities
Woodsmith Foundation Limited, established in 2012 as the York Potash Foundation and now funded by Anglo American via a unique 0.5% revenue share from ...
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Tips for Applying to Environment & Conservation Funders
Environmental funders expect quantified impact projections in your application. Specify measurable targets such as hectares of habitat restored, tonnes of CO2 saved, species population counts, or trees planted — vague environmental aspirations will not compete against applications with concrete metrics. Demonstrate alignment with established frameworks such as biodiversity net gain requirements, the Nature Recovery Network, or local environment record centre data. If your project involves habitat restoration or species conservation, reference baseline surveys and explain your monitoring methodology for tracking ecological change over time. Community engagement is increasingly important alongside conservation outcomes — show how local people will be involved as volunteers, citizen scientists, or decision-makers rather than passive beneficiaries. Address the relationship between your project and the wider landscape or catchment context, explaining how site-level work contributes to regional environmental priorities. Strong applications in this space combine scientific rigour with accessible communication, demonstrating both ecological expertise and the ability to inspire public engagement. Include partnerships with statutory bodies such as Natural England, local wildlife trusts, or environment agencies that validate your approach and connect your work to strategic environmental planning.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Environment & Conservation Grants
What grants are available for environment & conservation charities in the UK?
There are 417+ UK funders offering grants for environment & conservation charities. These range from small community grants under £5,000 to large multi-year funding programmes exceeding £100,000. Use Fundermatcher to find the best match for your organisation.
How much funding can environment & conservation organisations get?
Grant amounts for environment & conservation charities vary widely depending on the funder and project. Typical grants range from £1,000 to over £100,000. Many funders offer multi-year funding for established organisations with a strong track record.
How do I apply for environment & conservation grants?
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