Herefordshire Council and it’s recycling collection contractor, FCC Environment, are inviting schools, parish councils, and community groups across the county to apply for Nature and Biodiversity Community Grant funding to support local environmental projects.
Grants of £500 to £10,000 are available to fund initiatives that create or enhance green spaces, improve biodiversity, or support local ecosystems.
The Nature and Biodiversity Community Grant Scheme aims to protect and enhance biodiversity through allocating funding to projects which will deliver environmental improvement and initiatives that create green spaces, improve biodiversity or help ecosystems in Herefordshire.
Examples of what the grant can be used for may include, but are not limited to:
- Tree and hedge planting or management
- Creation of wildlife corridors, for example hedgehog corridors on housing estates
- Support for wildlife such as bird, bat or bug boxes and hedgehog homes
- Protection, rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife
- Planting wildflower areas
- The purchase of equipment for planting and ongoing long-term maintenance
- Wetland / pond creation
- Creation or enhancement of a community nature area
For more information and to apply, visit the council website.
The deadline for applications is midnight on Monday 13 October 2025.
All grant offers will be awarded by 30 November 2025, with all projects to be completed and claims with evidence submitted by 31 May 2026.
Councillor Elissa Swinglehurst, Cabinet Member for the Environment, said:
“This is a fantastic opportunity for schools, parish councils and local groups to make a real difference in their communities. Whether it’s planting wildflowers, creating wildlife habitats, or restoring green areas, these grants can help bring your ideas to life and support our shared goal of protecting and enhancing the natural environment.”
Chris Ellis, Operations Director, FCC Environment, added:
“We’re proud to support this initiative, which encourages grassroots action and helps communities take ownership of their local environment.”