Learning through Landscapes – Local School Nature Grants

Background

The Local School Nature Grants Scheme project is funded by six charitable trusts which receive their funding from People’s Postcode Lottery.

The trusts are: People’s Postcode Trust, Postcode Neighbourhood Trust, Postcode Places Trust, Postcode Society Trust, Postcode Local Trust or Postcode Community Trust.

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.

Location

England, Wales and Scotland.

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 includes but is not limited to:

• Woodland activity kits.
• Growing kits.
• Seed packs.
• Gardening kits.
• Pollinator kits.
• woodworking kits.
• Seating planters
• Fireboxes.

How To Apply

The deadlines for 2024 are: 

• 26 April for a decision by 10 May.
• 6 September for a decision by 20 September. 
• 8 November for a decision by 22 November. 

Guidance and the application form are available on the Learning through Landscape website.

Contact Learning through Landscape for more information or to apply visit their website LtL | Nature Grant