Community Nature Fund

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from peakdistrictfoundation.org.uk · community nature fund 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.

Download an application form, fill in and return to us at hello@peakdistrictfoundation.org.uk

Amount

£500 to £5,000 GBP

Grants of between £500 and £5,000 are available towards the specific costs of delivering your project

Where

Peak District National Park, England: United Kingdom

To be eligible for funding your project must take place within the Peak District National Park boundary.

Who can apply

Community groups, NGOs, Government bodies, Individuals and Social enterprises

Parish councils Schools Registered charities Charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs) Community interest companies (CICs) Community groups, societies and associations Individual landowners

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

Our deadlines this year are: 5th June 2026 (you will hear the outcome of your application by 3rd July) 25th September 2026 (you will hear the outcome of your application by 23rd October) 29th January 2027 (you will hear the outcome of your application by 26th February)

Co-funding required

Not found on the pages we read

Restoration approach

Community conservation and Grasslands and savannas

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

Calls (3)

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Grantees submit a simple evaluation form on the difference the project made, and must maintain anything bought or built with the grant for at least 5 years.

You will be asked to submit a simple evaluation form to tell us about the difference that your project has made You will be responsible for maintaining anything bought or built with your grant for a minimum of 5 years

From the builders of this site: Restoration Scope makes software for reporting to funders like this one.