Funding and Grants for Climate Action
Looking for funding to support your climate or community project? Here are some opportunities that are open now, plus guidance and support organisations that can help.
Closing Soon
- If we are aware of any funding opportunities that are closing within the next month they will be listed here.
For the latest updates:
Sign up to:
- Wealden Funding Database by contacting: communitygrants@wealden.gov.uk
- East Sussex County Council Funding News – monthly email updates from East Sussex County Council
Open Funding Opportunities
- Naturesave Trust - Funding up to £5,000 is available for small projects by charities, social enterprises and grassroots community organisations based in the UK. The October to November funding window theme is biodiversity. Naturesave is looking for ideas which expand and protect nature and local habitats. Please note they are no longer accepting applications from government-funded organisations and schools.- Application deadline: 12 noon on 27th November 2025.
 
-  Grow Wild Community Programme- Youth Grant is currently open for people aged 16–25 who live in the UK.
- £500 grants to bring nature to life.
- Applications open: December 2025 (for 2026 projects)
 
Local Guidance and Support Organisations
Looking for advice, inspiration, or extra help? These organisations can support your climate and community action:
- Wealden's Food Partnership – building local food security
- South East Climate Alliance – practical resources to cut your climate impact
- Friends of the Earth (local action group) – one of the UK’s largest environmental networks
- Energy Saving Trust – from quick wins (understanding energy bills) to bigger changes (solar panels, boiler replacement).


 
