National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment
The National Lottery Community Fund
Award
£300 – £20k
Deadline
Rolling — apply any time
Where
England
Summary
We fund community-led projects that tackle the climate and nature emergency, improve the environment, and help people connect with and enjoy nature locally.
Who can apply
You can apply if your organisation is a: • constituted voluntary or community organisation • constituted group or club • registered charity • charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) • not-for-profit company • community interest company (CIC) • school, if the project helps the local community, not just the school • statutory body (including local authorities, town, parish, and community councils) • community benefit society Requirements for board or committee members You must have at least two directors who are not related. We consider people related if they: • are married or in a civil partnership • are in a long-term relationship or living together • are part of the same family Schools and organisations working with a school We can fund schools or organisations working with schools if your project clearly benefits the wider community, not just pupils, teachers, or parents. We’re looking to fund projects that: • bring the local community and school together • use school spaces or resources for community activities outside of school hours • help people in the wider community connect, learn, or take part in something meaningful Projects must go beyond the school’s usual responsibilities. For example, we can’t fund things like: • curriculum-based activities or anything that should happen during the school day • improvements to school buildings, outdoor areas, or equipment • training for school staff or education-focused support • school trips, after-school clubs, or alternative learning environments If you’re unsure whether your idea is eligible, check with us before you apply. Contact us. Political activity and campaigning We can fund some political activity and campaigning. But only if: • the activity is not party political. This means that it must be about policy, practice, or legislation rather than opposing or supporting a political party • the activity is meant to help the cause of your organisation and benefit the public or society We will not fund projects where political activities are the main purpose. But we can fund projects that are mainly about campaigning. Sports, arts, or heritage projects We fund projects that strengthen communities and create positive change. Projects based on sports, arts, or heritage are eligible if they do more than provide the activity. For example, an online dance group for young people that also reduces loneliness or supports mental health.
Full details
• Project location: England • Amount: £300 to £20,000 • A decision in: 16 weeks • Programme status: Open to applications The climate and nature emergency affects us all, but local action can make a real difference. We fund community-led projects that improve the environment and help people connect with and enjoy nature where they live. We fund projects that meet one of the following priorities: • help people connect with and care for nature in their area • make a positive difference to the environment You can use the funding to: • start a new activity or continue an existing one • help your organisation adapt to new challenges • run one-off events that have a clear environmental benefit You cannot apply if you already have an Awards for All grant. If you're looking for more general funding for community projects, go to the National Lottery Awards for All England page.