Grant News
Rewilding Britain, a charity focused on nature restoration, is offering grants of up to £15,000 through its Rewilding Innovation Fund to support innovative rewilding projects across Britain.
The fund accepts applications from a range of organisations, including community groups, and private and public landowners / land managers involved in environmental conservation. To be considered, land-based projects must cover at least 40 hectares of contiguous land, while marine projects can be of any size.
Eligible projects can cover a wide range of activities, from community engagement and feasibility studies to technological innovations and strategic planning. The primary goal is to remove barriers to rewilding and encourage creative, impactful approaches to ecological restoration that benefit nature, climate, and local communities.
Applicants need to be part of the Rewilding Britain's Rewilding Network (applicants may join at the point of application).
The closing date for applications is the 28th February 2026.
Previous projects funded in the past include:
Seawilding Marine Internship Programme
Funding was awarded to Seawilding’s internship programme in Argyll, Scotland, which trains new practitioners in marine rewilding, including native oyster and seagrass restoration, building skills and capacity for coastal nature recovery.
Yorkshire Rewilding Network – Wild Connections
This community-led initiative in Yorkshire uses Innovation Fund support to place a Rewilding Network Manager, expanding engagement and connection among local landowners, land managers and volunteers to grow a broader rewilding movement.
Trees for Life – Rewilding the Highlands with Beavers
In the Scottish Highlands, Trees for Life received funding to support community engagement and planning around beaver reintroduction, aiming to help restore wetlands that boost biodiversity and natural processes.
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