Downlands Trust is a local environmental grantmaker focused on conserving and improving the chalk grassland, wildlife habitats, and countryside spaces of North East Surrey and adjoining south London. It tends to support practical, on-the-ground conservation work for local groups and partnerships — especially habitat management, pond restoration, grazing projects, and volunteer infrastructure — rather than broad programmatic funding. The Trust also places some emphasis on public education and building conservation skills in countryside management.
Discretionary local grants, often for tangible conservation needs such as tools, equipment, small capital items, and project support. Funding appears to be project-based and place-specific, with awards going to local organizations and partnerships in North East Surrey and nearby south London; some grants are larger match-funded or partnership-linked awards.
Prioritize projects in North East Surrey or adjoining south London that deliver clear conservation outcomes for chalk grassland, ponds, grazing, or habitat improvement. Applications should be practical and specific, showing how funds will be used for equipment or direct site work; partnership or match-funded projects may be especially competitive. Check with the Grants Coordinator for current deadlines and eligibility, as the Trust’s giving appears locally targeted and discretionary.
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Current and upcoming funding from Downlands Trust that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Projects must be conservation work in North East Surrey or adjoining urban fringe areas of south London and must align with the Trust’s objectives. Grants are awarded at the Trust’s discretion and are subject to a number of considerations.
Who can apply: Projects must be located within the Trust's area of operation (NE Surrey and adjoining urban fringe areas of south London) and have objectives aligned with the Trust's aims to promote conservation, protection and improvement of the natural environment and to advance public education in conservation. All grants are subject to the Trust's considerations and discretion.
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