Big Chalk Nature Recovery Fund

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from big-chalk.org · big chalk nature recovery fund funding starts… unless marked. Checked 2 Nov 2026

How to apply

Apply directly

When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

Submit an Expression of Interest - tell us about your project, what you want to achieve and how it will benefit nature.

Amount

£1,000 to £100,000 GBP

Larger awards are available exceptionally..

Capital grants from £1,000 to £100,000, with larger awards available exceptionally

Where

Southern England (chalk and limestone landscapes): United Kingdom

The fund supports nature recovery projects across southern England on chalk and limestone geology

Who can apply

NGOs, Community groups, Government bodies and Research institutions

We welcome applications from environmental charities, farmers, land managers and landowners, community groups, local authorities, parish and town councils, educational institutions that manage land, and collaborative partnerships working within chalk and limestone landscapes.

Rounds

Rolling: apply any time

Rolling assessment throughout the year

Co-funding required

Yes

The fund can contribute up to 80% of project costs (exceptionally up to 100%)

Restoration approach

Grasslands and savannas, Rivers and lakes, Reforestation and Species conservation

Our classification, from the funder’s description of what it supports.

The call

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Not found on the pages we read