Are you part of a community, youth or voluntary group? Has your group got a project idea to connect local people with the natural world? Do you know an urban space that would be ideal for a transformation?
If the answer is yes – apply to join Grow Wild’s Community Programme and bring your ideas to life. You’ll be supporting Grow Wild’s mission to bring people together to value and enjoy UK native plants.
Application deadline: 10am on Friday 24th March 2023
What is the Grow Wild Community Programme?
In the UK we’re lucky to have a wonderful variety of native plant species. As well as bringing colour and interest to our lives, they provide vital food sources and shelter for insects, birds and other wildlife.
Despite being rewarding to grow and experience, many UK native species are in decline, particularly in urban areas.
Grow Wild is looking for seven groups from across the UK who would like to help change this, by transforming an urban space through planting and taking positive actions for nature.
We’re seeking groups who will involve other people in their project and create transformations that will benefit their wider community.
What could your group receive?
- A grant of £2000 to transform an urban space with UK native plants. You can also use your grant to engage other people in your project through workshops, events and learning activities.
- Successful groups will receive their grant around the end of May and projects need to be completed by the end of October 2023.
- Project leaders from the successful groups will be invited to join online meet-ups, and training facilitated by Grow Wild. These will be chances to connect, hear about each other’s projects, learn and share experiences.
This opportunity is more than just financial support – we’re seeking groups who will welcome all the programme has to offer and be keen to actively engage.
How to apply…
Step 1 – Check your group and project idea are eligible.
Step 2 – Read our guidance for applicants.
Step 3 – Get chatting and innovating with your group, to come up with your winning idea.
Step 4 – Prepare an ‘elevator pitch’, a 5 minute video, telling us what you want to do and how you’ll do it.
Step 5 – Complete and submit our short application form by 10am on Friday 24th March 2023.
We recommend taking a look at the application questions in plenty of time before the deadline, so you can prepare the information requested. We’ve created a list of the questions that you can download and view, to help you get everything ready.
