Veolia Environmental Trust
Veolia Environmental Trust awards grants towards projects that improve community facilities and the natural environment. It looks to fund work that:
- Promotes community action and wellbeing
- Is inclusive and accessible to everyone and anyone to use
- Inspires the creation of a sustainable carbon neutral community space
- Protects and enhances biodiversity and natural habitats.
Eligibility and Funding amount
The Community Grant Scheme is available to constituted not-for-profit organisations. Grants of between £10,000 and £75,000 are available to create or improve buildings or outside spaces for the benefit of the community.
The Habitat and Biodiversity Grant Scheme is available to constituted not-for-profit organisations. Minimum grants of £10,000 are available for improvements to or the creation of natural habitats, creating a healthy environment where native species can thrive.
Closing date
The upcoming closing dates are:
More information
Visit the Funding - Veolia Environmental trust webpage for more information.
The Green Roots Fund
City Hall’s Green Roots Fund supports projects to create and improve green and blue infrastructure in London. It focuses on making the environment better for all Londoners, while addressing issues such as inequality, climate resilience, biodiversity and protecting against climate change.
The fund aims to:
- Enhance blue and green spaces in London. This means making London’s neighbourhoods healthier, more nature-rich and climate resilient, so they are higher quality and natural spaces are better connected.
- Include and involve Londoners in blue and green spaces. This means ensuring access to green and blue infrastructure and its benefits for all Londoners, so they feel welcome and comfortable in green, blue and natural spaces. It also means involving diverse groups in management and decision making.
Eligibility
Formally constituted organisations with an organisational bank account.
Funding amount
Grants of between £10,000 and £500,000 are available over three years.
Closing date
The next deadline is Thursday 28 May at 2pm
More information
Visit the Green Roots Fund webpage for more information.
Biffa Award - Grants Schemes
Large grants are available for not-for-profit organisations that are looking to improve a built or natural environment of regional or national significance, located within 25 miles of a significant Biffa Group Limited operation or active Biffa Landfill site. The Grants Schemes offer funding once a year to not-for-profit organisations with projects that address one of the following themes:
Eligibility
Constituted not-for-profit organisations in England and Northern Ireland can apply. Applicants should check their project location's eligibility using Biffa Awards Postcode Checker on each grant theme page.
Funding amount
Funding amounts vary depending on the grant scheme,
The funding is for work starting in February/May 2027 and completed by February/May 2028.
Applications can be made for 100% of the projects costs; however, only 90% of the grant can be paid by Biffa Award using Landfill Tax Credits. The remaining 10% needs to be provided by another source (third party contribution).
Closing date
The deadline for Expressions of Interest is 29 May 2026 at 5.00pm.
More information
Visit the Biffa Award homepage for more information.
Cycling UK - The Big Bike Revival
The Big Bike Revival is a national programme that supports adults to build the skills, confidence, and motivation to cycle more often. Established in 2014, it is designed to help people overcome practical and personal barriers that stop them cycling.
Funding is available for events based on the FIX-LEARN-RIDE model:
Eligibility
Voluntary and community groups and organisations that are embedded in their communities.
Funding amount
Grants of up to £3,500 are available.
Closing date
Applications are due to close on 1 June 2026. They may close early, depending on capacity,
More information
Visit the The Big Bike Revival webpage for more information and to apply.
Material Focus - Electricals Recycling Fund (UK)
Material Focus awards funding for projects that make it easier for UK householders to reuse and recycle their electrical goods. Through the Electricals Recycling Fund, grants of up to £100,000 are available for projects seeking to grow or develop existing household waste and recycling collection services for small household electricals, and grants of up to £50,000 for projects that seek to innovate new collection methods.
Eligibility
Any UK registered organisations including local authorities, waste collection authority areas, contractors, reuse organisations, not-for-profits, community sector organisations, producer compliance schemes, retailers and start-ups.
Funding amount
Grants of up to £100,000 are available for projects seeking to grow or develop existing household waste and recycling collection services for small household electricals.
Grants of up to £50,000 are available for projects that seek to innovate new collection methods.
Successful projects can spend funding on:
- the purchase of new bins/collection points (‘bring banks’)
- the adaptation of waste collection vehicles to include cages for kerbside WEEE
- vehicle rental
- installation of bins
- communication and marketing materials
- staffing costs to cover the time spent planning and delivering the project
Closing date
Applications can be submitted at any time.
More information
Please visit the Material Focus website.
Esmée Fairbairn: Our Natural World
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation aims to improve our natural world, secure a fairer future and strengthen the bonds in communities in the UK. It supports people and organisations who are doing everything they can to bring about the change the Foundation wants to see.
The Foundation’s grant funding is focused on work that will deliver long-term impact and create change for the future. This means it makes longer-term grants to organisations, rather than short-term or small-scale grants.
The Foundation’s current priorities under “Our Natural World” are Peat, Space for nature, Freshwater, Nature friendly farming and Fishing in tandem with nature.
Eligibility
Organisations with an annual turnover of more than £100,00.
Funding Amount
Grants valued from £30,000 (no maximum) are available for core or project costs, including staff salaries and overheads. Unrestricted funding for charities is available. The majority of grants are for three to five years.
Closing Date
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
More Information
Please visit Our Natural World priorities | Esmée Fairbairn Foundation for more information.
The NINEVEH Charitable Trust
The NINEVEH Charitable Trust supports a broad range of UK-based projects and activities that promote a better understanding of the environment and countryside, while facilitating improved access, education and research.
Its priorities are:
- The health, welfare and education of the general public
- The study and appreciation of agriculture, silviculture, ecology and land management
- The study and appreciation of land and estate management that encourages conservation of the countryside.
Eligibility
UK registered charities and Community Interest Companies.
Funding amount
Applicants are advised to apply for up to £5,000 per year for up to 3 years.
Closing date
Applications are reviewed and selected on a quarterly basis.
More information
Please visit The Nineveh Charitable Trust website for more information.
Metropolitan Public Gardens Association (MPGA)
The MPGA has been giving small grants to community projects across the 33 London boroughs for over 130 years. Its funding enables Londoners to create better and greener public spaces in their communities. MPGA also gives horticultural advice when appropriate.
Eligibility
Organisations and groups that maintain and improve public open spaces.
Funding amount
Grants of up to £1,500 are available.
Closing date
Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis and can be submitted at any time.
More information
Please visit the MPGA website.