The object of this Trust is to advance education by providing or assisting with grants for work or study related to natural history and/or the environment. 

It offers one-off awards of around £1,000 for work or study related to natural history and/or the environment to individuals attached to institutions and those following a programme of study or qualification, as well as people engaged in private/personal study related to natural history and/or the environment.

Grants could be used, for example, to cover the cost of fieldwork undertaken as part of a research project, or the costs of producing materials that enhance knowledge and understanding of natural history and the environment, or that encourage people to engage with the environment and take action to protect it.

Preference is given to applicants from or projects connected with Scotland, England, Turkey or Uganda.

Funded activities must begin within 12 months of an award.

The closing date for applications is 30 November 2026.

Read the full details at the Alice McCosh Trust website here.