Green Community Grants available for projects transforming local spaces with nature
Communities across England, Scotland and Wales have an exciting opportunity to secure funding for environmental improvement projects through the Wildlife Trusts' Green Community Grants Programme.
With grants of up to £25,000 available, the programme is designed to support charities and community groups delivering projects that help nature recover, tackle climate change, improve access to green spaces and encourage sustainable community activities.
For many organisations, these grants could provide the perfect opportunity to enhance public spaces, create community gardens, support outdoor learning and deliver projects that bring people closer to nature.
Key dates
The next application window for the Green Community Grants Programme opens from:
24 June – 15 July 2026
Organisations interested in applying should begin planning their projects now to ensure they are ready when applications open.
Who can apply?
The funding is available to not-for-profit organisations that:
- Have an annual income between £10,000 and £1 million
- Have been operating for at least 12 months
- Are based in England, Scotland or Wales
Priority will be given to smaller organisations, groups working in disadvantaged communities and organisations supporting marginalised people.
What projects can be funded?
The programme supports a wide range of environmental and community-focused initiatives, including:
- Community gardening projects
- Habitat improvement schemes
- Recycling initiatives
- Litter picking campaigns
- Beach cleans
- Outdoor education activities
- Sustainable transport projects
Whether you're revitalising a neglected public space or creating new opportunities for community engagement, the funding can help turn ideas into reality.
Need some inspiration?
Our products can help organisations maximise the impact of their grant funding. Our Large Floor Standing self-watering planters are ideal for creating vibrant floral displays in community spaces, town centres and public areas, whilst reducing maintenance through our unique Aquafeed™ self-watering system.
The Amberveil Living Screen Range combines planting with integrated seating, making it perfect for outdoor classrooms, wellbeing areas, community gardens and ‘buddy bench’ spaces that encourage social interaction and outdoor learning.
For high streets, village centres and community buildings, our self-watering Hanging Baskets provide stunning seasonal displays whilst helping save time, water and maintenance costs.
Amberol can support your community gardening projects
Our sustainable self-watering planters and outdoor furniture make it easy to create and maintain beautiful, green spaces — supporting projects that bring nature into everyday places.
These types of projects offer benefits far beyond aesthetics. Increasing planting and access to green spaces can support mental wellbeing, encourage social interaction, improve biodiversity and help communities adapt to climate change.Whether through colourful floral displays, community gardens or dedicated green gathering spaces, investing in planting can help create lasting environmental and social benefits.
How can we help?
If you are considering a community gardening, outdoor learning or public space improvement project and would like advice on suitable planting solutions, Amberol's team would be delighted to help.
Call 01773 830 930 or email sales@amberol.co.uk for more information on Amberol’s products.
Together, we can help create greener, healthier and more welcoming communities.
