At Kent Wildlife Trust, we know that great ideas need the right support to make them happen. That’s why we’ve put together this list of funding opportunities designed to help Wilder Kent Awards applicants bring their projects to life.
Whether you’re planting trees, reducing your carbon footprint or inspiring your community to take action for nature, there are plenty of grants and fundraising opportunities available to help. Some offer free trees and hedgerows, others provide financial support for community initiatives, and many encourage collaboration, learning, and innovation.
This page highlights a range of opportunities currently open to schools, community groups, businesses and organisations. We aim to keep this page as up-to-date with the most current opportunities, however some deadlines may pass between updates. Do check on application deadlines on each grant carefully.
Protect and restore nature
Distributes tree packs to help schools and communities green their spaces.
Supports landowners and farmers to create new woodlands with expert advice and funding.
Part-funds hedgerow planting projects over 100m to boost connectivity for wildlife.
Provides free orchard and hedgerow packs alongside learning resources for schools.
Supplies free trees to schools and colleges, funded through business sponsorship.
Free native tree packs for schools, landowners, and community groups to restore habitats and enhance biodiversity.
Provides donated trees to schools to support planting projects that offset carbon and benefit wildlife.
Offers free trees for rewilding projects, community spaces, and conservation sites.
Grants to restore and create traditional orchards, supporting biodiversity and heritage.
Funding for a complete hive setup. Must have suitable outdoor space and a parent or member of staff who is a bee keeper
Sustainability and Carbon Reduction
Funds reuse and recycling projects that give materials and products a second life.
Funds community projects focused on recycling, waste reduction, and environmental improvement.
Supports projects promoting environmental sustainability and greener practices.
Government funding for state-funded schools to install EV charging points and cut transport emissions.
Helps community organizations improve energy efficiency and resilience.
Supports schools and businesses with energy-saving and carbon-reduction initiatives.
Inspire and Collaborate
Provides grants of £300–£20,000 for projects that connect people and communities with nature.
Funds large-scale, collaborative projects tackling climate change at a community level.
Supports schools with resources and training to deliver outdoor learning and nature connection.
Provides schools and charities with resources for outdoor learning experiences.
Supports student-led STEM projects that investigate climate and environmental issues.
Grants for schools and community groups to deliver tree planting and environmental education projects.
Funds community projects that benefit children, families, and the environment.
Funds grassroots UK projects planting trees and engaging people with the environment.
International Tree Foundation – UK Community Tree Planting Grants
Encourages young people to develop creative ideas for environmental and nature-based challenges.
Provides small grants for projects that inspire and engage young people in education, environment, and the arts.
Provides schools with waterproof clothing and resources to help children learn outdoors.
Supports local community projects with a focus on education, environment, and engagement.
Funds community projects celebrating local nature and natural history.
Supports people and groups enabling outdoor experiences, adventure, and nature connection.
