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.
Grants parsed from this funder's most recently published annual report.
| Recipient | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | — | 2025 | support for a three-year project along the John Muir Way |
| National Museums Northern Ireland | — | 2024 | support for the design and installation of a new irrigation system |
| NI Water | — | 2024 | support for the design and installation of a new irrigation system |
| Public Health Agency (PHA) Northern Ireland | — | 2024 | funding for Green Gyms |
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The National Lottery Heritage Fund
support for a three-year project along the John Muir Way
National Museums Northern Ireland
support for the design and installation of a new irrigation system
NI Water
support for the design and installation of a new irrigation system
Public Health Agency (PHA) Northern Ireland
funding for Green Gyms
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.
Current and upcoming funding from The Conservation Volunteers that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Open to community groups involved in looking after local green spaces; registration required (free).
Who can apply: Trees must be planted on publicly accessible land, not on private domestic property. Applicants should be community groups or organisations undertaking community tree planting.
Deadline: No fixed deadline stated; tree planting season is generally from November and availability may vary by season and funding.
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