Explore the natural world
From learning how to identify trees to discovering the underwater world of rockpools, pick up some top tips to help you get closer to nature.
Freshwater Community Grant Fund
The Freshwater Community Grant Fund supports initiatives to restore freshwater habitats and benefit communities at five locations in England. In partnership with Defra's Species Survival Fund, the scheme aims to award a total of £75,000 to local initiatives.
Fund is now closed
The Freshwater Community Grant Fund is now closed and we’re no longer accepting applications.
About our funders
The Freshwater Renaissance Programme is funded by the Government's Species Survival Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its arm's-length bodies. It's being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency.
Our funders
A short-term programme to create and restore habitats and reverse the decline of species across England, delivered on behalf of Defra.
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