Red Squirrel Recovery Network Community Grants Scheme

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.

Submit the completed application form and budget breakdown online. Source: nwt.org.uk · red squirrel recovery network community grants…Checked November 4, 2026.

Amount

Usually up to £5,000 GBP

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: nwt.org.uk · red squirrel recovery network community grants…Checked November 4, 2026.

Where

Northumberland, Cumbria, Scottish Borders, Dumfries & Galloway, South Ayrshire and parts of Lancashire/Merseyside: United Kingdom

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the Red Squirrel Recovery Network area that covers Northumberland, Cumbria, Scottish Borders, Dumfries & Galloway, South Ayrshire and areas of Lancashire/Merseyside Source: nwt.org.uk · red squirrel recovery network community grants…Checked November 4, 2026.

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: nwt.org.uk · red squirrel recovery network community grants…Checked November 4, 2026.

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

Small Grants: Applications are reviewed quarterly. Source: nwt.org.uk · red squirrel recovery network community grants…Checked November 4, 2026.

Co-funding required

Not found on the pages we read

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: nwt.org.uk · red squirrel recovery network community grants…Checked November 4, 2026.

Restoration approach

Species conservation and Community conservation

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

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Calls (5)

What the funder asks grantees to report

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: nwt.org.uk · red squirrel recovery network community grants…Checked November 4, 2026.

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