Connecting with Nature Fund – Children and Young People

Charities and not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £5,000. Funding is for projects that help disadvantaged people connect with nature and the countryside.

The funding is available through the CLA Charitable Trust. They support projects that improve the physical and mental health and well-being of disadvantaged people by helping them visit and participate in recreational and educational opportunities in the countryside.

This includes but is not limited to the following:

• Farms providing day or residential experiences for disabled or disadvantaged young people.
• Growing projects, including horticultural therapy and community projects supporting people through outdoor activities and gardening.
• Forest school-type activities give people the opportunity to use their outdoor spaces to benefit their mental and physical well-being.

Priority is given to projects focusing on children and young people who are disadvantaged financially, physically, mentally, or from areas of deprivation.

Funding can be used to support projects, capital works and running costs. 

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