Learning through Landscapes – Local School Nature Grants

Description

Grants are available to provide outdoor learning training and equipment to schools and early years providers in England, Wales and Scotland.

Current Status: Open for Applications

Maximum value: £ 500

Objectives of Fund

The aim of this fund is to promote outdoor learning among young children by providing schools and early years providers with outdoor resources and training. Successful applicants will include children in their decision making, whilst incorporating local communities.

Value Notes

Grants provide an assortment of nature equipment up to the value of £500 and a two hour training session.

Note: the scheme does not provide cash grants.

Who Can Apply

The following are eligible to apply:

• Nurseries and other early years providers.
• Pre-schools.
• Primary schools.
• Secondary schools.

Priority will be given to applicants that include children in the decision-making process.

Applicants must be employed by the school. Applications on behalf of the school from PTA’s, Governors, ‘Friends of’ groups will not be accepted.

Eligible Expenditure

Successful applicants will receive an assortment of nature equipment up to the value of £500 along with a two-hour training session.

Eligible equipment include:

• Woodland activity kits.
• Growing kits.
• Seed packs.
• Gardening equipment.
• Pollinator kits.
• Solar light kits.
• Wildlife watching kits.
• Fireboxes.

How To Apply

There are four funding rounds in 2023:

• 28 April
• 9 June
• 8 September
• 10 November

To apply please visit LtL | Nature Grant