Veolia’s Habitat and Biodiversity scheme is open to any project site within 10 miles of a landfill site (even if not operated by Veolia). Under this scheme projects should aim to develop natural habitats to create a healthy environment for native species to thrive.
You can apply for funding for a project that aims to protect biodiversity and create a sustainable, carbon-neutral space. This could be a woodland, nature reserve, waterway or purchase of land for nature conservation (it must be a single site – projects for multiple sites are not eligible).
Grants are available for:
- physical improvement works
- staff costs directly relating to the project site
- equipment for project delivery
- land purchase to create or restore a habitat
Applications will be considered from non-profit organisations that have been established for a minimum of 2 years. Applicant organisations must either own the project site or hold a formal lease with at least 7 years remaining.
You can apply for between £10,000 and £75,000; registered charities, Environmental Bodies and local authorities can request a grant of over £75,000.
This funding is part of the Landfill Communities Fund and there are therefore some additional criteria, including the need for a 10% contribution from a Contributing Third Party.
Projects can be accessible to the public but the funding cannot be used for community purposes.
To find out if your project is in an eligible area refer to the Landfill Site Lookup tool on the Entrust website.
Note that Veolia also operates a Community Grant Scheme but that projects in Devon are not currently eligible for funding from this scheme.
Focus of fund/fund aims:
Grants to create or restore natural habitats
Application deadline:
The next deadlines are 7 January 2027 and 1 April 2027