Changing Chalk - Community Grants Scheme

Who can apply

The following groups are eligible to apply:

• Local community or voluntary groups and organisations

• Registered charities and other non-profit making organisations eg. social enterprises/CIC

• Schools, town councils and parish councils - if the project demonstrates wider community involvement and benefit

• Private individual landowners - for eligible habitat projects only

Further information on what can and can’t be applied for, eligibility and assessment criteria can be found in the How to Apply section.

The deadline for the Spring 2024 round of funding is 11.59pm Tuesday 7 May 2024. Applicants will be informed of the outcome in July 2024. Additional funding rounds are planned for 2024.

Before you apply

Using the links below please read the guidance documents and full eligibility criteria before you apply.

Please note that:

• Grants will be paid in two stages, with an upfront payment (50% of the grant award) at the project start and the remainder paid in arrears, following receipt of a satisfactory End of Project Report and evidence of expenditure.

• Applicants must provide a copy of their Constitution/Terms of Reference or similar with their application which details the purpose and governance of the group or organisation.   

• Applicants must have a UK registered bank account for the grant award to be paid into (or provide evidence they can utilise the bank account of an organisation they are affiliated to).

• Grant recipients will be required to comply with the guidance as set out by the National Trust and The National Lottery Heritage Fund in the Grant Agreement, including acknowledging the funding in any publicity.

• Please ensure you have read the Applicant Guidance Notes and Frequently Asked Questions document before you complete the Application Form.

• Applications for grants up to £10,000 for habitat-related projects on priority chalk grassland require an Expression of Interest form to be submitted first. See the Applicant Guidance Notes below for further information.

If you still have questions after reading all the documents below, or if you require them in an alternative format (this may take additional time), please contact us at changingchalk@nationaltrust.org.uk.