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HIEF grants for community-led nature protection and restoration

From Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation (HIEF)

Grants of GBP 5,000 to 20,000 for community-led projects that protect and restore nature across the Scottish Highlands and Islands, mainly for local non-profits and community bodies. Pure research and individual PhD work are excluded.

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Upcoming

Not open yet

Next deadline expected late February to early March 2027; exact dates before end of 2026.

Go to the funder’s call pageChecked 2 Nov 2026

The facts, in the funder’s words

How to apply

Apply directly

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

get in touch with [email protected] for a discussion prior to applying 

Amount

£5,000 to £20,000 GBP

HIEF awards grants between £5,000 and £20,000 for community-led projects that protect and restore nature in the Scottish Highlands & Islands. 

Where

Scottish Highlands and Islands: United Kingdom

More grants in United Kingdom and Europe.

The HIEF will support projects throughout the Scottish Highlands and Islands 

Who can apply

NGOs, Community groups, Research institutions and Social enterprises

Local non-profit organisations, associations, clubs or unions, social co-operative enterprises and/or other local bodies, including research centres, are strongly encouraged to apply for grants. 

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

The next grant deadline will be in late Feburary - early March 2027. 

Co-funding required

Not found on the pages we read

Restoration approach

Community conservation, Species conservation and Natural regeneration

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

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The call

Upcoming

Late February - early March 2027 round

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Status

Upcoming

The next grant deadline will be in late Feburary - early March 2027. Exact dates will be available on the HIEF website before the end of 2026. 

Deadline

Not found on the call page

Next deadline expected late February to early March 2027; exact dates before end of 2026.

Ready to apply to Late February - early March 2027 round?Go to the funder’s call page

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

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