Small grants are available to help young people in the UK get involved in improving local nature and natural spaces.

The grants of up to £1,000 from The Linnean Society are open to individuals and organisations that are linked with a group of young people in the UK, such as school staff, student groups, home education groups, community groups and small charities.

Grants can be used for a variety of activities that promote young people’s engagement with nature. Examples could be a school festival about nature, painting community murals showcasing biodiversity, building a community garden or creating a nature walk. This grant is purposefully broad and welcomes novel ideas.

The scheme is designed to provide young people with an opportunity to take the lead on projects that involve their local nature and natural spaces, to aid young people in realising their influence to affect positive change, to have their voices heard, and see their ideas come to life. It seeks to fund innovative projects that are designed and led by young people.

Applications for smaller amounts are encouraged and welcomed. In the last two years, the project funding has ranged from £150 to £1,000. The Society is happy to co-fund any project with other organisations.

The closing date for applications is the 22 October 2023.

Awardees are selected by a UK-wide online panel of 16-18 year olds.

All applicants will be informed by early December.

Projects should begin in January 2024 and end, with a final report to be submitted, in June 2024.

For full guidance and to apply, visit The Linnean Society Nature Grant webpage.