# Red Squirrel Recovery Network Community Grants Scheme From The National Lottery Heritage Fund, run by Red Squirrel Recovery Network (Northumberland Wildlife Trust). Listed on naturefunding.org, a free directory of nature restoration and conservation funding where every fact is read from the funder’s own page or the organisation that runs the programme for it. - Status, from the check on November 4, 2026: Open (Small grants, 29 January 2027): apply by January 29, 2027. The funder gives the deadline as “Friday 29th January 2027”. One more call is open; see the listing. - How to apply: Apply directly - Amount: Usually up to £5,000 GBP (Micro grants under £500, small grants £500 to £5,000.) - Who can apply: NGOs and Community groups - Where: Northumberland, Cumbria, Scottish Borders, Dumfries & Galloway, South Ayrshire and parts of Lancashire/Merseyside: United Kingdom - Rounds: Fixed rounds with deadlines - Co-funding required: Not found on the pages we read - Run by: Red Squirrel Recovery Network (Northumberland Wildlife Trust) (https://www.nwt.org.uk/) - Restoration approach (our classification): Species conservation and Community conservation - Last checked: November 4, 2026. Every quote below was read on or after this day. How to apply, who can apply and where are our categories, from the funder’s words; the quotes are below. - Listing: https://naturefunding.org/p/rsrn-community-grants-scheme/ - Funder’s programme page: https://www.nwt.org.uk/red-squirrel-recovery-network-community-grants-scheme Summary in naturefunding.org’s own words: Micro and small grants for community groups and not-for-profits doing red squirrel conservation, including habitat improvement, in northern England and southern Scotland. Grey squirrel control costs are excluded. ## The facts, in the funder’s words **Red Squirrel Recovery Network Community Grants Scheme, how to apply:** Apply directly. When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call. > “Submit the completed application form and budget breakdown online.” Source: https://www.nwt.org.uk/red-squirrel-recovery-network-community-grants-scheme, checked November 4, 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rsrn-community-grants-scheme/#access **Red Squirrel Recovery Network Community Grants Scheme, amount:** Usually up to £5,000 GBP (Micro grants under £500, small grants £500 to £5,000.). Micro grants under £500, small grants £500 to £5,000.. > “it is unlikely the RSRN Community Grants Scheme will support grants larger than £5,000.” Source: https://www.nwt.org.uk/red-squirrel-recovery-network-community-grants-scheme, checked November 4, 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rsrn-community-grants-scheme/#amount **Red Squirrel Recovery Network Community Grants Scheme, where:** Northumberland, Cumbria, Scottish Borders, Dumfries & Galloway, South Ayrshire and parts of Lancashire/Merseyside: United Kingdom > “the Red Squirrel Recovery Network area that covers Northumberland, Cumbria, Scottish Borders, Dumfries & Galloway, South Ayrshire and areas of Lancashire/Merseyside” Source: https://www.nwt.org.uk/red-squirrel-recovery-network-community-grants-scheme, checked November 4, 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rsrn-community-grants-scheme/#geography **Red Squirrel Recovery Network Community Grants Scheme, who can apply:** NGOs and Community groups > “The Community Grants Scheme provides micro grants (under £500) and small grants (£500 to £5,000) to community groups and not-for-profit organisations.” Source: https://www.nwt.org.uk/red-squirrel-recovery-network-community-grants-scheme, checked November 4, 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rsrn-community-grants-scheme/#applicant_types **Red Squirrel Recovery Network Community Grants Scheme, rounds:** Fixed rounds with deadlines > “Small Grants: Applications are reviewed quarterly.” Source: https://www.nwt.org.uk/red-squirrel-recovery-network-community-grants-scheme, checked November 4, 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rsrn-community-grants-scheme/#window **Red Squirrel Recovery Network Community Grants Scheme, co-funding required:** Not found on the pages we read Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rsrn-community-grants-scheme/#co_finance_required **Red Squirrel Recovery Network Community Grants Scheme, run by:** Red Squirrel Recovery Network (Northumberland Wildlife Trust) > “Funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund (TNLHF), the Red Squirrel Recovery Network (RSRN) is an ambitious five-year cross-border programme (2025-2030) working to prevent the extinction of the UK's native red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris). The RSRN project is a partner collaboration; involving Northumberland Wildlife Trust (NWT), Cumbria Wildlife Trust (CWT)” Source: https://www.nwt.org.uk/red-squirrel-recovery-network-community-grants-scheme, checked November 4, 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rsrn-community-grants-scheme/#administered_by ## Calls (5) ### Small grants, 29 January 2027 Call page: https://www.nwt.org.uk/red-squirrel-recovery-network-community-grants-scheme **Red Squirrel Recovery Network Community Grants Scheme, Small grants, 29 January 2027, status:** Open > “Submission deadlines for Small Grants: Friday 30th October 2026 Friday 29th January 2027” Source: https://www.nwt.org.uk/red-squirrel-recovery-network-community-grants-scheme, checked November 4, 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rsrn-community-grants-scheme/#call-small-2027-01-29-status **Red Squirrel Recovery Network Community Grants Scheme, Small grants, 29 January 2027, deadline:** January 29, 2027 (the funder writes “Friday 29th January 2027”) > “Submission deadlines for Small Grants: Friday 30th October 2026 Friday 29th January 2027” Source: https://www.nwt.org.uk/red-squirrel-recovery-network-community-grants-scheme, checked November 4, 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rsrn-community-grants-scheme/#call-small-2027-01-29-deadline ### Micro grants (rolling, reviewed monthly) Call page: https://www.nwt.org.uk/red-squirrel-recovery-network-community-grants-scheme **Red Squirrel Recovery Network Community Grants Scheme, Micro grants (rolling, reviewed monthly), status:** Open > “Micro Grants: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed monthly.” Source: https://www.nwt.org.uk/red-squirrel-recovery-network-community-grants-scheme, checked November 4, 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rsrn-community-grants-scheme/#call-micro-rolling-status **Red Squirrel Recovery Network Community Grants Scheme, Micro grants (rolling, reviewed monthly), deadline:** Not found on the call page Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rsrn-community-grants-scheme/#call-micro-rolling-deadline ### Small grants, 30 October 2026 Call page: https://www.nwt.org.uk/red-squirrel-recovery-network-community-grants-scheme **Red Squirrel Recovery Network Community Grants Scheme, Small grants, 30 October 2026, status:** Closed > “Submission deadlines for Small Grants: Friday 30th October 2026 Friday 29th January 2027” Source: https://www.nwt.org.uk/red-squirrel-recovery-network-community-grants-scheme, checked November 4, 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rsrn-community-grants-scheme/#call-small-2026-10-30-status **Red Squirrel Recovery Network Community Grants Scheme, Small grants, 30 October 2026, deadline:** October 30, 2026 (the funder writes “Friday 30th October 2026”) > “Submission deadlines for Small Grants: Friday 30th October 2026 Friday 29th January 2027” Source: https://www.nwt.org.uk/red-squirrel-recovery-network-community-grants-scheme, checked November 4, 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rsrn-community-grants-scheme/#call-small-2026-10-30-deadline ### Small grants, 30 April 2027 Call page: https://www.nwt.org.uk/red-squirrel-recovery-network-community-grants-scheme **Red Squirrel Recovery Network Community Grants Scheme, Small grants, 30 April 2027, status:** Upcoming > “Small Grants: Applications are reviewed quarterly. Submission deadlines for Small Grants: Friday 30th October 2026 Friday 29th January 2027 Friday 30th April 2027 Friday 30th July 2027” Source: https://www.nwt.org.uk/red-squirrel-recovery-network-community-grants-scheme, checked November 4, 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rsrn-community-grants-scheme/#call-small-2027-04-30-status **Red Squirrel Recovery Network Community Grants Scheme, Small grants, 30 April 2027, deadline:** April 30, 2027 (the funder writes “Friday 30th April 2027”) > “Friday 30th April 2027 Friday 30th July 2027 This scheme will run from October 2026 until the end of February 2030.” Source: https://www.nwt.org.uk/red-squirrel-recovery-network-community-grants-scheme, checked November 4, 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rsrn-community-grants-scheme/#call-small-2027-04-30-deadline ### Small grants, 30 July 2027 Call page: https://www.nwt.org.uk/red-squirrel-recovery-network-community-grants-scheme **Red Squirrel Recovery Network Community Grants Scheme, Small grants, 30 July 2027, status:** Upcoming > “Small Grants: Applications are reviewed quarterly. Submission deadlines for Small Grants: Friday 30th October 2026 Friday 29th January 2027 Friday 30th April 2027 Friday 30th July 2027” Source: https://www.nwt.org.uk/red-squirrel-recovery-network-community-grants-scheme, checked November 4, 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rsrn-community-grants-scheme/#call-small-2027-07-30-status **Red Squirrel Recovery Network Community Grants Scheme, Small grants, 30 July 2027, deadline:** July 30, 2027 (the funder writes “Friday 30th July 2027”) > “Friday 30th April 2027 Friday 30th July 2027 This scheme will run from October 2026 until the end of February 2030.” Source: https://www.nwt.org.uk/red-squirrel-recovery-network-community-grants-scheme, checked November 4, 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rsrn-community-grants-scheme/#call-small-2027-07-30-deadline ## What the funder asks grantees to report **Red Squirrel Recovery Network Community Grants Scheme, reporting:** Micro grants: a brief report and photos on outcomes and spending within 4 weeks of completion. Small grants: a detailed report with financial summary and photos after completion. > “A brief report and photographs detailing project outcomes and expenditure must be submitted within 4 weeks of project completion.” Source: https://www.nwt.org.uk/red-squirrel-recovery-network-community-grants-scheme, checked November 4, 2026. Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/rsrn-community-grants-scheme/#reporting ## How to cite naturefunding.org, “Red Squirrel Recovery Network Community Grants Scheme”, checked November 4, 2026, https://naturefunding.org/p/rsrn-community-grants-scheme/. Data CC BY 4.0. Quotes are the funder’s words; cite the funder’s page for them. ## Something wrong? 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