New funding creates New to Nature work placements – seeking host organisations for youth employment opportunities
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has announced £2m to create paid opportunities for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in the nature sector. This is intended as a lasting legacy for the Queen’s Jubilee year. New to Nature will provide paid work placements for at least 70 young people from diverse [...]
Wet weather clothing for your class – apply to Learning through Landscapes!
Applications are now open and will close on 7th July 2022. Learning through Landscapes will select, at random from all eligible applications, 1 successful school to receive 30 sets of Muddy Puddles originals waterproofs and classic wellies, and 2 successful schools to receive 30 pairs of Muddy Puddles classic wellies. [...]
Protecting and enhancing nature in Scotland
The Scottish Government have announced more funding for local nature restoration projects (6 June 2022). This is aimed at tackling the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change.
NatureScot launches the Future Routes Fund 2022
The Future Routes Fund 2022 will be open for applications from 25 April until 29 May. The £20,000 Fund aims to increase the number of young people to connect with nature and empower them to lead in taking positive action for biodiversity and climate. This Fund has been designed, by young [...]
Outdoor Play for Wellbeing Fund launches
The Outdoor Play for Wellbeing Fund will provide funding of up to £15,000 to support Scottish charities providing outdoor community play opportunities for children and families experiencing disadvantage, as defined by SIMD. Funded by Scottish Government, Inspiring Scotland’s Thrive Outdoors team will manage the fund, supporting charities delivering outdoor play to change, learn from and [...]
Fresh funding opportunity for wild ideas from young people
Grow Wild has grants of £500 to give to UK based 14-25 year-olds. Do you have bright ideas about how to celebrate and share why UK native plants and/or fungi are so special? If so follow this link to find out more and apply. Do you know someone who would [...]
Re:Green in the Highlands
Re:Green is a conservation and youth leadership programme for 18-24-year olds taking place in remote areas of the Scottish Highlands on 2 and 4 week placements. Young people will help restore Scottish Rainforest, get a crash course on climate campaigning, and take on some of the UK’s most challenging and [...]
Local School Nature Grants are back for 2022!
Learning Through Landscapes have announced that their Local School Nature Grants will return this year. Schools and early year settings can apply from 22 March.
