Link2Nature, the Wiltshire & Swindon Local Nature Partnership, has got a small grants fund available to community groups and other not-for-profit groups who want to carry out eligible projects. There is about £4,000 left in the fund.
The funds will assist groups to record and communicate their work to a wider audience, engage directly with the wider partnership of Link2Nature, contribute to building an evidence base which can be used for future planning.
Examples of projects which can be considered:
- Setting up walking, cycling or other activity groups which utilise local green space for health benefits
- Setting up or supporting an existing survey/recording group which will provide biological records to the Wiltshire and Swindon Biological Records Centre (WSBRC).
- An event which raises awareness of the work of the group and Link2Nature.
- Equipment for enhancing the local environment e.g. wildlife gardens / community allotments / litter or waste event or activities.
- Setting up a local environment action group.
Who can apply?
Grants will be awarded to not-for-profit groups with a bank account and designated officers, whose work is primarily focused within the administrative area of Wiltshire Council.For example: an existing or potential community group, a Parish Council aiming to improve the environment and community engagement with the environment within the parish, a club or association with a project which aligns with the aims and objectives of Link2Nature (please see www.link2nature.org.uk for details).
Grant funding cannot be awarded to individuals and applications will not be accepted from individuals.
Application forms and more guidance available from the web site www.link2nature.org.uk
