Happy Autumn! OWL Scotland October 2023 Bulletin out now
The October 2023 edition of the OWL Scotland Bulletin, including the dates for the 2024 networking event, is now available and can be accessed here. Discover funding opportunities, updates on courses, and other news from the outdoor and woodland learning community.
The final round of Local School Nature Grants 2023 is open!
Don't miss your chance to apply to Learning Through Landscapes for free staff training and £500 worth of outdoor equipment, including fire pits, waterproof clothing, planters, and more.
Funding for nature projects designed and led by young people
Our Local Nature Fund – The Linnean Society offers grants of £250 - £1,000 for activities designed and led by young people to help them take the lead on projects that involve their local nature and natural spaces. Closing date is 22 October 2023.
Tree Council grant for tree and hedge planting available to schools and other groups
Schools and other groups can apply for grants of £250 - £2,500 from Branching Out – The Tree Council to establish trees, hedgerows, and orchards in the 2023/24 planting season. Closing date is 3 December 2023.
Outdoor play funding awarded
Greenspace Scotland share news that the Scottish Government has announced funding for more than 30 charities providing local outdoor play initiatives for children. The charities will receive a share of £550,000 to expand their projects in 2023. Around 14,000 children living in deprived areas will have access to more outdoor [...]
Lots of outdoor activity for Stronger Starts
Greenspace Scotland have reported on the Stronger Starts grant programme. Scotland needs lots of new applications! Stronger Starts is a new £5m grant programme to boost school funds. The main focus is on schools, including nursery, primary and secondary, however all groups connected to schools and other groups supporting children [...]
