ACVO Opportunities

Funding

Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund

Funding available: up to £13,500

Applications close: 03/03/2025

About this fund

The aim of the Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund is to help communities develop their ideas for ecosystem restoration into a pipeline of deliverable projects. We know that communities are at different stages of this work and that it can be challenging to get support for the early stages of projects.

This Fund is supported by the Carman Family Foundation, the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund, which is managed by NatureScot, and others. Inspiring Scotland is administering this funding.

Key information:

– Grants of up to £13,500 are available
– Place-based community groups with an income of under £200,000 can apply
– Projects should focus on the development and feasibility stages of undertaking ecosystem restoration, rather than physical delivery.
– Successful applicants will receive up to £1,500 in professional fundraising support in addition to their grant.
– Projects must be delivered between 1 June 2025 – 31 March 2026.
– The deadline for applications is 12pm (midday) Monday 3 March 2025.

Please see our website for more information about the fund and how to apply.

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Looking for support with funding?

Identifying funding opportunities and writing grant applications can seem overwhelming, especially when the future sustainability of your group is dependent on gaining funding support. 

Our supportive Funding Officer, Claire Shaw, can help your organisation with every step of the funding application process, from carrying out funding searches to proofreading your application.

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Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund

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Funding available: up to £13,500

Applications close: 03/03/2025

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