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A £500,000 fund to support green community spaces across south Wales is now open for applications.
The Green Spaces Community Fund, which is run by the National Grid Electricity Distribution, aims to help communities across the area improve their environment and make the most of their green spaces.
The fund is in place to bring communities together as well as encourage environmental progress by promoting wildlife and biodiversity, improving air quality and reducing noise, as well as creating employment and volunteering opportunities.
The initiative is the latest phase of the Community Matters Fund, which has awarded £4.3 million to community groups since 2021.
Applications from community organisations of all kinds are welcomed.
Projects which support vulnerable groups access green spaces and those which create volunteering opportunities for residents are encouraged to apply.
Grants of £2,000 for unregistered organisations and £10,000 for registered charities and eligible non-profit companies are available from the fund.
What applications can be made for the Green Spaces Community Fund?
Applications for the Green Spaces Community Fund could include the following:
- Planting spaces and new allotment creation in existing green spaces
- Bee banks, bird/bat boxes, wildflowers, ponds, trees, hedges, and other projects to improve biodiversity
- Development of unused land into green spaces
- Gardening workshops and allotment activities to bring vulnerable members of the community into green spaces, including sensory or mindfulness garden creation
- Access pathways, ramps and seating in parkland or nature reserves
- Redevelopment of existing green spaces to encourage greater community use
- Forest school education sessions for young people or craft workshops in nature
- Innovative approaches to create or develop green spaces for public enjoyment
Jill Russell, Environment Manager at National Grid, said: “We believe that access to green spaces is essential for the wellbeing of both individuals and communities, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact of this initiative.”
The fund is open to organisations in the National Grid Electricity area. Visit the National Grid’s website to check eligibility.
More about the application process can be found here.
The closing date for applications is May 12.
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