Funding for education settings
Take a look through the list of funding available for education settings (including universities).
School specific funding
Funding is available for Fleetwood High School and Fleetwood Flakefleet Primary School (owing to meeting the eligibility criteria).
- National Education Nature Park funding (UK Government) The National Education Nature Park was created by the Department for Education, the Natural History Museum, the Royal Horticultural Society and partners to offer children and young adults the opportunity to tackle climate change and improve biodiversity through hands-on action. There is £3 million in grant funding for the 25/26 academic year to support young people connect to the natural world in nature-deprived areas. Please refer to the eligibility criteria to see if you meet the requirements.
General funding
This funding is updated regularly. Please be sure to revisit often to check out the funding available.
- Free Trees for Schools and Communities (Woodland Trust)
The Woodland Trust are giving away hundreds of thousands of trees to schools and communities. Applicants can request up to 420 saplings, with the available tree packs including: hedge, copse, wild harvest, year-round colour, working wood, wild wood, wildlife and urban trees. There are four different pack sizes available: 15, 30, 105, 420. Applicants can request up to four different tree packs as long as the total number of trees does not exceed 420. Applications are expected to close in August 2026 for tree packs to be delivered in November 2026. - Workplace Charging Scheme for state-funded education institutions (UK Government)
A grant for state-funded education institutes to provide support towards the costs of purchase, infrastructure and installation of electric vehicle chargepoints. Applicants can get 75% off the cost to buy and install chargepoints up to a maximum of £2500 per socket and up to 40 sockets across all sites (this includes any applications made previously through the Workplace Charging Scheme). Funding is confirmed until 31 March 2027. - Funding for projects that promote a better understanding of the environment and countryside (Niveveh Charitable Trust)
UK based schools and not for profit organisations can apply for funding to the Nineveh Charitable Trust for a broad range of projects and activities that promote a better understanding of the environment and countryside, whilst facilitating improved access, education and research. Applications can be submitted at any time. - Funding for community-led sustainability projects (Stobart)
The Stobart Sustainability Fund is providing funding to support the transformation of local communities through projects that tackle climate change, reduce emissions or protect and enhance the environment. Applications are welcomed from non-profit organizations, community groups, small businesses and educational facilities. There is no deadline. - Funding for people taking action in marine conservation (Sea Changers)
Sea Changers offer one-off grants to UK based charities and other organisations (this includes schools) who are taking part in marine conservation related activities. The projects which will be funded meet one or more of the following objectives; to address the root causes of marine conservation threats and challenges in the UK, to prevent or reduce negative impacts on UK coastal and marine environments and/or species, to add to the body of knowledge about marine conservation threats and challenges in the UK. For main grants between £500 and £2500, there are two grant round per year. The deadline for main grants are 31 March and 30 September. For small grants up to £500, applications are welcome any time. - Funding available for facilities damaged by extreme weather (Sport England)
Sport England's Movement Fund is supporting community organisations that have been affected by the impact of Storms Bert and Conall. Grants of up to £15,000 are available for community organisations to cover costs such as: skip hire to remove sediment and rubbish, minor electrical works to restore power, decontamination works or clearing of blocked drains, cleaning work to get showers and changing rooms back up and running, and securing buildings. Grants are available to not-for-profit organisations, including sports clubs, charities, schools and local authorities. The fund has been open since April 2024 and there is no application deadline. - Grants of up to £500 for Outdoor Activity Projects (The Alpkit Foundation)
Individuals, not-for-profit organisations, schools and community groups can apply for grants of up to £500 to encourage people across the UK to get involved with outdoor activities and experiences. Applications can be submitted at any time. - Funding for school climate and biodiversity projects (Royal Society's Tomorrow's Climate Scientists Programme)
UK schools can apply for grants of up to £3,000 for projects tackling climate change and biodiversity. This funding is provided by the Royal Society's Tomorrow's Climate Scientists Programme, part of their Partnerships Grants Programme, which aims to engage students in environmental challenges whilst promoting STEM education. To be eligible, schools must partner with a STEM professional from academia or industry. The grants are primarily intended to cover the cost of necessary equipment for these projects. The deadline for application is 30 December 2026. - Grants of up to £20,000 to support local climate action (National Lottery Community Fund)
Grants of up to £20,000 are available to not-for-profit organisations to tackle environmental challenges at the local level and will support community-led projects that help people engage with, care for, and protect nature and the local environment. The funding can be used for a wide range of activities such as creating community gardens, wilding green spaces, tree planting, outdoor learning, repair and reuse sessions, food-growing iniatives, and energy-saving projects such as solar panel installation. Eligible applicants include charities, voluntary groups, CIOs, CICs, community benefit societies, schools (for community-focused work), and statutory bodies. Applications can be made any time, provided they are made at least 16 weeks before the project commences. - Funding available for local green spaces and healthier communities (Bupa Foundation)
Grants of between £500 to £2,000 are available to charities, schools, local authorities, not-for-profit organisations and social housing providers across the UK and Ireland for practical projects that improve local green spaces and support healthier communities. The funding delivered in partnership with Groundwork UK and provided by the Bupa Foundation Green Community Grants programme can be used to make community spaces greener, healthier and more accessible, examples include; outdoor classrooms, sensory gardens, forest schools, community allotments, playgrounds and pocket parks. Applications close 30 June 2026. - Funding for community tree planting schemes (The Tree Council)
The Network Rail Community Tree Planting Fund, delivered in partnership with the Tree Council aims to improve biodiversity, increase climate resilience and create greener places for people and wildlife. Local authorities, educational establishments, charities, community groups and landowners can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to support community tree planting projects across England, Scotland and Wales. Funding can be used for a range of projects including planting street trees, Miyawaki forests, hedgerows, orchards and trees in parks and other public spaces, equipment, tree protection and delivery costs. The projects must be located near the Network Rail network and demonstrate clear community benefit and involvement. The deadline for applications is 19 July 2026. - Grants for the planting of trees, hedges and orchards (The Tree Council)
The Tree Council has opened the Branching Out Fund, which offers small grants to support community tree planting projects across the UK with grants between £250 and £2,500. Eligible applicants include community-funded nurseries or care homes, schools, colleges, universities, Tree Warden Networks, town and parish councils, community groups, tenants and residents associations, community interest companies (limited by guarantee) and small registered charities. The deadline for applications close midnight 19 July 2026.