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The Mayor of London has launched the Green Roots Fund, 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, with funding awarded for both physical improvements and enabling activities. Implementation projects may include wetland restoration, tree planting, rewilding, and sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), while enabling projects might focus on feasibility studies, community outreach, or volunteer training. 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 deliver clean and healthy waterways, aligning with wider environmental goals for London. The deadline for applications is 21 August 2025 at 2pm.

All projects must demonstrate a long-term benefit for the public and the natural environment.