Wild About Devon – Community Wildlife Grant Scheme 2026
Please note: the deadline for applications has now passed. Watch this space for updates on the successful applicants!
Wild About Devon Community Wildlife Grants are to support projects that demonstrate community action for nature, a benefit to local wildlife and/or community involvement or benefit. We fund whole projects or a specific element of a larger project. This year, the grants have been supported by the Devon Local Nature Recovery Strategy, and so this was incorporated into the awarding criteria.
Who do we fund?
We consider applications from community groups across the whole of Devon (including Plymouth). This includes not- -for-profit clubs, registered charities, CICs, Parish and Town Councils, church groups, schools and PTFAs. Previous applicants may apply.
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)
Please contact info@devoncommunities.org.uk with any queries.
Read about our successful 2025-6 grant recipients in our final report here!
