Funding for projects

This page is intended to assist in the development of biodiversity projects by providing information on suitable funding sources for projects in the North West. 

Its primary purpose is to signpost you to a relevant funding stream, by providing some information on each scheme and programme. 

The funding signpost can be downloaded from this page. It lists schemes funded by national and regional organisations, but should not be considered as an exhaustive list.  Details of funding available through Local Authorities and other more localised schemes are not included in this guide.

Please note: the signpost will next be updated in August 2008.

Latest Funds News

Countdown 2010 Biodiversity Action Fund

Natural England have announced the launch of the latest round of this fund. £5 million has been secured for the next three years to fund projects run by Voluntary Conservation Organisations. It will be funding projects that can demonstrate how they will benefit BAP priority species and habitats in England through working at a landscape-scale, developing the evidence base, protecting the best sites, working in partnerships and being sustainable. The application process will be open from 22 May to 18 July 2008, with awards announced hopefully by the start of September. Awards will be for a min of £25k per year and up to a max of £250k per year.

Full details are now available on the Natural England website

Main contact: Trudie Mills (Biodiversity, Plants & Fungi Team) - 01733 455185.
Email: countdown2010@naturalengland.org.uk