Grant News

The Peoples Health Trust has launched a new Nature for Health grants programme aimed at supporting local community initiatives that promote health and wellbeing through nature-based activities.

The funding is available to local community organisations in specific areas across England, Scotland, and Wales.  Further information on these regions is available in the programme guidance (link below)

Eligible organisations can apply for grants of £20,000 to £40,000 for activities lasting 2 years. Applicants are asked to secure match funding of at least 25% of the grant value.

Funded activity should focus on working with people who are experiencing mental health problems (for example anxiety, panic attacks, depression, loneliness) and:

• Are experiencing socio-economic disadvantage;
• Are experiencing marginalisation and discrimination (for example, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled people, excluded young people and those struggling to attend school (aged 11-18)
• Or are otherwise less likely to access support (for example, men of all ages).

Introduced in response to the growing recognition of the positive impact of nature on mental and physical health, the grant seeks to address health inequalities and promote the wellbeing and mental resilience of individuals and communities.

The closing date for stage 1 applications is 1pm on the 20^th March 2024.  Applicants successful at this stage will have until 1pm on the 1^st May 2024.

Useful Links:

Programme Guidance