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The Mayor of London has launched the next round of the Green Roots Fund. This is a £12 million programme offering funding to transform London’s green and blue spaces. Running from summer 2025 to spring 2028, the fund is designed to support projects that enhance biodiversity, improve climate resilience, and promote community engagement across the capital.
Grants ranging from £10,000 to £500,000 are available for:
- green spaces – including parks, trees and community gardens.
- blue spaces – including wetlands, rivers and sustainable drainage.
The maximum project length is two years.
Applications are open to a wide range of not-for-profit organisations, including local authorities, charities, social enterprises, housing associations, tenant management organisations, and community groups. Partnerships are encouraged, particularly where councils collaborate with third-sector organisations.
The current funding round prioritises projects that provide for:
- Clean and healthy waterways;
- Active travel to waterways
The deadline for applications is 28 May 2026 at 2pm.
All projects must demonstrate long-term benefits to the public and the natural environment.
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