Communities in Devon can apply for up to £500 to fund initiatives that support local wildlife and biodiversity. The Wild About Devon grant scheme recognises the vital role that community action can play in creating long-term benefits for wildlife.
A range of community wildlife projects and activities can be funded. This includes restoring neglected habitats such as grassland or woodland, creating new wildlife areas such as ponds and wildflower meadows or improving the management of parks and green spaces in a way that benefits wildlife.
Your project will need to support the Devon Local Nature Recovery Strategy and you will need to show how your project helps nature by explaining which habitats or species will benefit, and why your chosen project is the best option for your local patch.
All types of community groups with a wildlife focus or wildlife project, which are based in Devon (including Plymouth and Torbay) can apply for this grant. This includes community wildlife groups, Town/Parish councils, church groups, charities, CICs and schools.
Focus of fund/fund aims:
Grants for projects in Devon that encourage and protect wildlife and that help people to access nature
Application deadline:
14 September 2026
Fund description:
https://www.devoncommunities.org.uk/projects/wild-about-devon-community-wildlife-grant-scheme-2025-0