Grow Wild is an outreach programme run by Kew Gardens. It provides funding for community groups and young people to transform local spaces for the benefit of people and wildlife, by planting and championing UK native plants or fungi.
The Grow Wild Community Programme is now open for applications for funding in 2026:
You can apply for up to £2,000 to transform an urban space with UK native plants or fungi, encourage wildlife and involve your local community. These grants are only for urban areas, defined as settlements with at least 10,000 inhabitants. Applications can be made by voluntary, youth and community groups, residents’ associations and health boards.
Focus of fund/fund aims:
Grants for community planting schemes that transform local urban spaces for the benefit of people and wildlife
Application deadline:
4 February 2026