The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) supports grassroots groups that volunteer to improve local nature and strengthen people’s connection to green spaces across the UK. Its funding is especially oriented toward small, practical community-led projects, with a strong emphasis on volunteer engagement, environmental restoration, and helping groups build the capacity to do more. TCV also provides non-cash support such as free trees, insurance, guidance, and access to a community network, making it a highly hands-on, capacity-building funder.
Primarily small, grassroots support through microgrants and in-kind resources. The Chestnut Fund offers start-up grants up to £200 and support grants up to £500, while I Dig Trees provides free native tree packs and organized planting opportunities; TCV Community Network Membership is free and designed to connect groups to resources and funding routes.
Apply through TCV’s community pathways rather than expecting large competitive grants: join the free Community Network Membership to access Chestnut Fund support, insurance, and resources, then pursue the small grant or tree-pack options that match your project. Keep proposals local, volunteer-led, and practical, with a clear benefit to both nature and community connections; UK geography is required.
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Current and upcoming funding from The Conservation Volunteers that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Groups must be members of the TCV Community Network prior to applying. Start-up grants are for groups in their first year; Support grants are available to all community groups regardless of constitution age.
Who can apply: Open to community groups involved in looking after local green spaces; registration required (free).
Who can apply: Community groups and volunteers participating in the program; the content describes free tree packs for community groups.
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