Grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 are available for community gardening projects in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Applications must relate to an existing or proposed community garden or similar site. There must be no query over access to the space (such as restrictions imposed by ownership by another body).
Amateur gardeners in community groups in England and Wales may apply for a grant. Applicants must be a fully set up community group or Community Interest Company (CIC) with a functioning non-personal bank account.
Grants can be used for such items as (please note this is not an exclusive list):
- Plants and containers
- Materials for flower or vegetable beds and other hard landscaping
- Greenhouses, polytunnels and sheds
- Seating
- Hand tools and certain garden power tools (eg strimmers)
- Materials for providing refreshments
Further information, guidance and an online application form is available on the National Garden Scheme website.
The 2024 deadline is 12 noon on 28 October 2024.