Small grants are available for volunteer-led projects that support historic designed landscapes across the UK.

Grants of up to £8,000 are awarded to help volunteer groups promote the conservation, understanding, and enjoyment of historic designed landscapes, which can include historic parks, gardens, and cemeteries.

Intended as seed funding, the grants aim to help kick-start or develop initiatives such as restoration planning, establishing Friends groups, conducting research, or delivering volunteer training schemes.

Previously funded projects include Your Park Bristol and Bath which is enhancing sustainable natural habitats across Bath’s green spaces to boost biodiversity, and the Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust for the upkeep and restoration of the Arcadian Victorian cemetery.

The closing date for applications is the 14 November 2025.

Find out more and apply at The Gardens Trust website here.