Wild About Devon – Community Wildlife Grant Scheme 2025
The Wild About Devon Community Wildlife Grants scheme is now open!
We're delighted to be able to once again invite applications for up to £300 from Devon-based community groups and organisations for funding to support local wildlife projects.
Closing date: 12th September 2025
Who do we fund?
We consider applications from community groups in the Devon Local Nature Partnership area. This includes not-for-profit clubs, registered charities, CICs, Parish and Town Councils, church groups, schools and PTFAs. Previous applicants may apply.
What do we fund?
We will consider applications that demonstrate community action for nature, projects that clearly demonstrate a benefit to local wildlife and demonstrate community involvement or benefit. We can fund whole projects or a specific element of a larger project. Applications will need to demonstrate a planned budget (showing how shortfalls will be met) and a clear timeline for delivering the project (preferably by March 2026).
What we don’t fund:
- Non-native planting, including bulbs (unless you have a very clear reason, like adapting to climate change!)
- Poorly-sourced wildflower seeds or trees (some retail wildflower packs can be inappropriate for Devon habitats, so do double check)
- Tree planting projects – these are adequately supported by numerous organisations across Devon. If you are planning to plant trees, hedgerows, orchards please apply elsewhere first, before applying to us
- Purely garden projects without obvious wildlife benefit
- Beekeeping projects
- School trips (although we are happy to support wildlife projects in schools)
- Projects in Plymouth do not fall under the Devon LNP and therefore are not eligible
writing a successful application
Please be aware we are always oversubscribed and are unable to support all applications, even if they meet our criteria. Find information about how to apply effectively below, as well as further information on planning and accessing support for your project.
- Tell us about your project, including why it’s needed, what you’ll be doing, and how you’ll be following it up in the future
- Tell us how it helps nature – explain which habitats or species will benefit, and why your chosen project is the best option for your local patch
- Tell us how it engages people – will they be involved in delivery, will it help them access nature, or understand more?
- Keep your answers clear and concise – we’re very happy with bullet points!
- Budget – we’re happy to fund an element of a larger project so you can tell us your total project cost and then break down what you’re asking us for
- Give us some details, for example where you’ll be sourcing materials, who is advising you, what skills you have etc
You can read about the impact of all the 2024 successful grant recipients in our final report.
Further details
- In this year’s funding round, small grants up to £300 will be awarded
- Applications will close on 31st August 2025
- The panel will review all applications during September with successful applicants being awarded their grant by the end of September.
Closing date: 12th September 2025
Please contact charlotte.squire@devoncommunities.org.uk with any queries.
