Funding

Find updates on play, learning, and the environment, from across the wider network in Scotland – and beyond.

16thApril 2024

Climate Engagement Fund

Youthlink Scotland have shared how organisations across Scotland, including community, cultural and education groups, will be able to bid for support from a fund aimed at engaging people in tackling the climate emergency.  Closing date: 7th May  Apply now 

3rdApril 2024

Applications are open for the Young Darwin Scholarship

If you're looking to gain experience for an environmental career, don't miss out on the opportunity to join our Young Darwin Scholarship — applications are now open! This unique opportunity from the Field Studies Council offers 16-25 year olds a 90% subsidised, Darwin-inspired scholarship, combining environmental education and ongoing support. [...]

7thMarch 2024

Local School Nature Grants are open for 2024!

Schools and early years settings in England, Scotland and Wales can apply for £500 of outdoor learning equipment and free staff training from our team of experts. Closing date for Round 1 is Friday 26 April, 2024 Find out more and apply

15thFebruary 2024

Scotland’s Finest Woods Award – could your setting be a winner in 2024?

Has your setting got what it takes to be crowned the winner of the Schools or Early Years setting for Scotland’s Finest Woods Award in 2024?? Applications are now open for this year’s competition and there are great prizes available for winners including £500 cash prize to the winner of [...]

1stFebruary 2024

Applications needed for Stronger Starts Funding!

Scotland needs lots of Stronger Starts applications! Are you helping children and young people in Aviemore, Blairgowrie, Buckie, Fraserburgh, Forfar, Monifieth, Dalkeith, Irvine or Wick? Then apply now. All groups and projects that support young children with a stronger start in life are encouraged to apply. The focus is on [...]

18thJanuary 2024

Win a Canopy Classroom!

School Outdoor Learning (SOuL) are inviting entries from any school or educational establishment on the UK mainland. The prize is outdoor classroom worth over £11k, capable of accommodating 35 children. The SOuL team will provide all of the materials, labour and fully install it in a location of your choosing [...]