Small Grant Scheme

Natural Kirklees Small Grant Scheme

Natural Kirklees Grants 2025: Apply Now!

Following the success of previous years small grant schemes, Natural Kirklees is delighted to offer the opportunity for full members to apply for up to £750 for a grant to improve the environment of their green space or the well-being of their community with an environmental connection.  

As our funds are limited we will only be able to consider applications from groups who did not receive an award last year and a priority will be given to these applications.

As in previous years, our funding for this project derives from Kirklees Council and they support this year’s offer and we thank them for giving us this opportunity. 

Applications are invited for amounts between £50 and £750 by downloading the application form and emailing it to admin@naturalkirklees.org.

Closing date for applications is Friday 11th April 2025. 

Applications will be reviewed by the trustees of Natural Kirklees; they may request additional information or clarification and grants will be awarded during April. The trustees hope to visit each successful applicant to showcase the project and promote the successes the group and Natural Kirklees achieve.

If you have problems completing the form we are here to help you, email admin@naturalkirklees.org and we can assist. 

The following conditions apply

  • Open only to full constituted members.
  • Applications this year will only be considered from groups that did not receive a grant last year.
  • The work must be undertaken and completed before 31st December 2025.
  • Funding will only be given for plants, tools and other materials but not for labour costs or payment to individuals or companies for services provided
  • The member must allow the trustees of Natural Kirklees to confirm the work is being undertaken and has been completed.
  • The member is willing to provide brief reports, 3 months into the project and at the completion of the work, detailing the benefits, preferably with photographs and give permission for this to be publicised by Natural Kirklees, at their discretion.
  • The funding is provided for a specific project that has a tangible, identifiable outcome.
  • The funding is provided only for items and work not already undertaken or committed to.
  • Receipts for all expenditure must be made available to Natural Kirklees, if requested.
  • The work must be undertaken with Kirklees Council or the land-owner’s permission
  • All legal aspects and permissions are obtained before work commences and adhered to throughout the project.
  • The member must have public liability insurance to cover the work to be undertaken.
  • The funds will be transferred to the members bank account within two-weeks following the award.
  • Natural Kirklees Trustees decisions are final in all aspects of this scheme.
  • The member agrees that any unspent amount or the total grant if the project fails to go ahead, will be returned to Natural Kirklees.

Any questions – email admin@naturalkirklees.org

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