One-year, flexible grants of up to £25,000 are available to non-profit groups in England, Scotland and Wales with an annual income of between £10,000 and £1,000,000. There will be three funding rounds in 2026.
The Green Community Grants scheme was established in 2025 by the Wildlife Trusts with funding from the People's Postcode Lottery and Postcode Green Trust.
To apply, an organisation's principle aims and objectives must fit with one of the following themes:
- Contributing to nature recovery and responding to the climate emergency.
- Improving nature-rich spaces and access to them.
The grants can be used for a wide range of sustainable activities, including recycling, litter picking, beach cleans or sustainable transport.
To apply, organisations must:
- Have an annual income between £10,000 and £1 million in the most recent financial year.
- Have been operating for a minimum of 12 months and have signed annual accounts at the time of submitting their application.
- Have a UK bank account in the organisation's name with two unrelated signatories.
As funding is expected to be oversubscribed, priority will be given to organisations:
- With an income of £250,000 or below.
- That work in communities located in the top 15% of the Index of Multiple Deprivation
- Whose main activities are focused on supporting marginalised groups. This could include, but is not limited to, disabled people, communities experiencing racial inequity, and LGBT+ people.
Groups can apply for no more than 25% of their annual income listed on their most recent set of signed accounts.
This funding is designed to offer flexibility and support so groups can strengthen their organisation and deepen their impact.
Applications for 2026 will be accepted in the following windows:
- Round One: 25 March 2026 to 22 April 2026.
- Round Two: 24 June 2026 to 15 July 2026.
- Round Three: 30 September 2026 to 1 October 2026.
For full guidance notes, FAQs and to apply, click here.