Devon Local Nature Partnership

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Wild About Devon Grant Applications

The Wild About Devon 2025 Grants are now closed. Find information below that might help with your wider work supporting community action for nature.

Key details to include in your application:

  • 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. See below for useful information.

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

Other funding to look at:

To hear about the latest grants and community funding sign up to: Welcome to Devon Funding News – Devon Funding News. Devon Wildlife Trust also has a useful funding opportunities page. An ongoing opportunity is the National Lottery Community Fund – Awards for All: Environment Grants Programme.

Useful links and information:

The below links may be useful in planning your project. Wild About Devon cannot guarantee the accuracy of external information. If you have suggestions for other useful links, please do send them to bridie.devonnature@gmail.com

Equipment:

Trees:

Wildflowers:

Wildlife Gardens:

Ponds:

Nest boxes dimensions or supplier:

Hedgehogs

Bats