The West of England Combined Authority Pollinator Fund has opened its second round of funding. The application period is from 22nd February to 19th April 2023 and seeks proposals for small grants (£1,000 - £9,999) and medium / large grants (£10,000 to £100,000). Applications are open to:
Volunteers, community groups and NGOs
Town councils, parish councils and unitary authorities
Schools and education organisations
Youth groups, sports clubs, buildings of worship
Not for Profit Organisations (including charities) managing community spaces
WECA say: "The £1m Pollinator Fund builds on from the Combined Authority’s ‘Bee Bold Awards’ and will help to deliver on the West of England’s objective to increase the abundance of wildlife by 30% by 2030.
The Fund has been created to support community-led ecology projects that enhance biodiversity and pollinator habitats across the West of England region. "
For application packs, FAQs and more, please visit: https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/environment/bee-and-pollinator-capital/community-pollinator-fund/#:~:text=The%20%C2%A31m%20Pollinator%20Fund%20builds%20on%20from%20the,pollinator%20habitats%20across%20the%20West%20of%20England%20region.
