Grants of up to £750,000 available for Heritage and Environmental Projects

Not for profit organisations working in partnership to restore and improve a natural and built environment have an opportunity to apply for grants of £250,000 – £750,000.

Projects are expected to be of national or regional significance and make a significant impact on the quality of life within the specified area. The type of projects that can be funded include restoring, modernising and improving facilities such as cultural, heritage or visitor centres; creating new meadows, wildlife re-introduction or site access improvements.

The funding is being made available through the Biffa Award scheme and is open to projects located within 15 miles of a significant Biffa operation or active Biffa landfill site.

The deadline for Expressions of Interest (Stage 1) is the 17th April 2020. Partnerships successful at stage 1 will have until the 7th August 2020 to submit their application.