Community groups, charities, schools and town and parish councils in South Norfolk have until 18 September 2026 to apply for grants of up to £10,000 for projects that improve local greenspaces.
The second round of South Norfolk Council’s Nature Fund is aimed at practical projects with benefits for wildlife and the people who use local green spaces. ideas include new or restored ponds, community orchards, wildflower areas, creation, woodland management, circular walks and improvements that make nature easier for people to access.
This round also allows proposals designed to improve through tree planting. The council says projects within Local priority areas or green corridors are particularly welcome, alongside applications showing strong community support and credible plans for maintaining the work after the has been spent.
The fund is designed to support projects that help nature recover, strengthen , store carbon and improve community . Successful applicants are expected to be told in October, allowing projects to begin during the autumn and winter planting season.
All funded work must be completed by 31 March 2027.
South Norfolk Council leader Daniel Elmer said local greenspaces matter for wildlife, climate and people’s health and wellbeing, and described the fund as an opportunity for communities to lead practical projects in their own area.
Full information and the application process are available through the council’s Nature Conservation Fund pages.