Funding for Projects that Teach Children about the Countryside

Charities, not-for-profit organisations and schools exclusively for children with additional needs can apply for grants of up to £5,000.   The funding is for projects that help disabled or disadvantaged children connect with nature and the countryside.

The funding is made available through the CLA Charitable Trust.  The funding will support projects that improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of people who are disabled or disadvantaged. Projects should focus on helping them to visit and participate in recreational and educational opportunities in the countryside.

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

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

The type of activities can include but not limited to:

• Forest school type activities giving people the opportunity to utilise their outdoor spaces for the benefit of their mental and physical wellbeing.
• Conservation and environmental projects giving people the chance to learn about the natural environment and how to care for it.

Applications can be submitted at any time.

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