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Rewilding Challenge Fund

From Rewilding Britain

Annual award of up to £100,000 to one large-scale rewilding project in England, Wales or Scotland, led by a group of landowners, organisations or communities. Cannot fund capital works or land purchase.

Summary in our words. Each fact below shows the funder’s own words and links to its page.

Upcoming

Expected to open 2027

The funder says: “Applications are closed and will reopen in 2027.”

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from rewildingbritain.org.uk · rewilding challenge 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.

To apply, your project must be: Based in Britain (England, Wales or Scotland)

Amount

Up to £100,000 GBP a year

The Rewilding Challenge Fund is a major fund of up to £100,000 per year

Where

England, Wales and Scotland: United Kingdom

Projects must be based in England, Wales or Scotland.

Who can apply

NGOs, Community groups and Companies

We're looking for diverse groups (landowners, sea-users, organisations, communities, businesses, etc.) who want to work together

Rounds

Not found on the pages we read

Co-funding required

Not found on the pages we read

Restoration approach

Natural regeneration, Species conservation and Coasts and oceans

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

The call

Upcoming

Next round

Expected 2027
Call page
Status

Upcoming

Applications are closed and will reopen in 2027.

Checked 2 Nov 2026Source: rewildingbritain.org.uk · rewilding challenge fund
Opens

Expected 2027

Applications are closed and will reopen in 2027.

Checked 2 Nov 2026Source: rewildingbritain.org.uk · rewilding challenge fund
Deadline

Not found on the call page

Ready to apply to Next round?Go to the funder’s call page

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Not found on the pages we read

Something wrong?

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