Some grants are only open to applications for a short time. When we discover these, we post about them in our Facebook group. Join the group to make sure you don’t miss out. The Suffolk County Council funding team also have a fortnightly grant alerts newsletter, sign up here.
You may also be able to benefit from your district/borough council’s grants and their Councillor Locality Award. Find out more: Babergh, East Suffolk, Ipswich Borough, Mid Suffolk, West Suffolk, County Council. Community Action Suffolk also offers a grant finding tool and resources to help with your applications here.
Your town/parish council may also be able to help through their Community Infrastructure Levy.
Nature First Small Grants
What? Grant for projects that contribute to the enhancement of local biodiversity and/or its understanding and appreciation by the local community in east Suffolk, as well as contributing towards the vision of the Greenprint Forum.
How much? Up to £1,000
Deadline? First come first serve until budget is allocated
Find out more!Veolia Environmental Trust – Community and Environmental Grants
What? The Trust award grants towards projects that make improvements to community facilities and the natural environment.
How much? £10,000 – £75,000
Deadline? 2nd April 2026
Find out more!Co-op Foundation – Green Opportunities Fund
What? The fund is looking to support organisations across the UK that are changing perceptions of green skills and careers among young people aged 14-20.
How much? Between £50,000 and £100,000
Deadline? 17th April 2026
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Anglian Water: Thriving Communities Fund
What? Funds projects improve the water environment and bring real social value to help communities. Projects can relate to reducing flood risk, enhancing well-being, improve water quality, help nature thrive and much more.
How much? £10,000 – 100,000
Deadline? 1st May 2026
Find out more!Galloper Wind Farm Fund
What? Aims to contribute to the appearance, setting, conservation, amenity, accessibility and enjoyment of the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape specifically within the area defined as a 5km radius of Sizewell.
How much? £3,000
Deadline? 9th June 2026
Find out more!Amenity and Accessibility Fund
What? Aims to improve the environment and natural character of the area by conserving habitats and species and improving sustainable access to the area.
How much? Up to £3,000
Deadline? 9th June 2026
Find out more!Woodland Trust: Free Trees
What? Grants trees packs to schools and other local groups. Free packs come in eight different species mixes to accommodate every project and give everyone chance to plant a tree
How much? Free
Deadline? August 2026
Find out moreThe Grocers’ Charity
What? The Charity supports the following areas: Relief of poverty, children and young people, the
elderly, disability, health, military, heritage, conservation, and the environment.
How much? Up to £5,000
Deadline? 1st September 2026
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Sea Changers Marine Conservation Activity Grants
What? One-off grants to UK-based charities and other organisations (including schools) carrying out marine conservation related activities.
How much? £500 – £2,500
Deadline? 30th September 2026
Find out more!Groundwork – Grass roots grants
What? Groundwork is working with People’s Postcode Lottery for a third year to deliver Grassroots Grants. This year, the programme will provide unrestricted funding of up to £2,000 to 700 small, local organisations in England that are making a positive difference in their communities.
How much? Up to £2,000
Deadline? September 2026
Find out more!Energy Efficiency Sharematch
What? Supports co-operative and community benefit societies to raise capital via community shares to pay for measures that reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint.
How much? Match grants of 25% – 33%, up to £30,000, or £50,000.
Deadline? March 2027
Find out moreThe National Lottery – Local Climate Action
What? The National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment programme can award grants for a wide range of sustainability activities.
How much? Up to £20,000
Deadline? Not specified.
Find out more!Big Issue Invest – Big Energy Saving Loans
What? Big Issue Invest is offering loan finance to social enterprises and charities in England, for energy efficiency and renewable energy installation.
How much? £20,000 – £200,000
Deadline? Ongoing
Find out more!Forestry Commission – Woodland Creation Planning Grants
What? Funding for the production of a UKFS-compliant woodland creation design plan. Landowners, land managers and public bodies can apply.
How much? Up to £30,500
Deadline? Ongoing
Find out more!National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment
What? This fund is available to community-led projects that improve the environment and help people connect with and enjoy nature where they live.
How much? £300 up to £20,000
Deadline? Ongoing
Find out more!The National Lottery Community Fund – Climate Action Fund (Food Systems)
What? The Lottery want to fund projects that strengthen our food system and reduce food insecurity for people and communities. They want to support ways of producing enough healthy, affordable food without harming the planet.
How much? A minimum of £2.5 million over 3 years
Deadline? Ongoing
Find out more!Go For It Grant
What? Provides funding for individuals or groups that are inspired to bring communities together to form not-for-profit organisations in West Suffolk.
How much? £300
Deadline? Rolling fund
Find out more!Suffolk Community Foundation General Grant
What? Grants for activities that address a recognised need or disadvantage. A variety of voluntary and community organisations based in or actively operating in Suffolk are eligible.
How much? range from £2,000 to £5,000.
Deadline? Ongoing
Find out more!Natural Environment Improvement Fund
What? Funding for conservation and enhancement of landscape character and biodiversity in the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape and the Suffolk Heritage Coast.
How much? No min or max with grants limited by overall size of fund
Deadline? Check website
Find out more!Nineveh: Natural Environment and Countryside project grants
What? Schools and not for profit organisations can get funding for a range of projects and activities that promote understanding of the environment and countryside.
How much? Varied past grants seen £1,400- 5,000.
Deadline? Applications are reviewed 4 times a year.
Find out more!Wildlife Wise Project Fund
What? Grant for projects that will reduce or prevent recreational disturbance and damage to internationally important wildlife sites.
How much? Up to £5,000
Deadline? First come first serve till budget is allocated
Find out more!The Esmée Fairbairn: Our Natural World Fund
What? Funding program has 5 priorities: Peat, Space for nature, Freshwater, Nature friendly farming and fishing in tandem with nature.
How much? Varied but sizeable.
Deadline? No Deadline
Find out more!Disabled & Disadvantaged People Connect with Nature
What? Grants for charities and not-for-profit organisations for projects that increase disabled or disadvantaged peoples’ participation in nature.
How much? Up to £5,000
Deadline? Undisclosed
Find out more!Alpkit community and outdoor small grants
What? Grants for individuals, community groups, schools and organisations that support conservation and environmental projects, encouraging access to the outdoors.
How much? £50-£500
Deadline? Applications reviewed every 2 months
Find out more!National Highways 3 Million Trees Project
What? Grants a selection of tree species, with orders of between 2,500 and 50,000 whips per application. Available to most people and groups.
How much? Free
Deadline? Unknown
Find out moreMartin Wills: Small grants for Conservation and Wildlife
What? Grants to support conservation and maintenance for the benefit of the public of the natural environment and its indigenous woodland flora and fauna.
How much? £1,000 – £2,000
Deadline? Periodic review
Find out more!Persimmon Homes Fund
What? Grants awarded to support community projects. Not for profits groups or organisations and Schools can apply for Revenue or Capital grants.
How much? Typically £1,000
Deadline? Ongoing
Find out moreLocal Food Grants
What? Each Suffolk Borough/District has a fund available to support community food projects.
How much? £250-£10,000 depending on location
Deadline? Depends on location
Find out moreThe National Lottery Community Fund
What? For community projects that build strong relationships within communities, improve the spaces that matter to communities, and more.
How much? £300 to £20,000.
Deadline? Ongoing grant.
Find out moreHDH Wills: Small grants for Communities and Conservation and Wildlife
What? Donations to general charities, which are small enough in size or are applying for support for a modest project such that the charity will benefit substantially from a donation.
How much? £500-2,000
Deadline? Rolling.
Find out moreSocial Investment Business: Energy Resilience Fund
What? Provides a blended funding package of loan and grant to improve the energy resilience of eligible charities and social enterprises.
How much? £25k – £250k (40% grant)
Deadline? Not specified.
Find out moreWildlife Wise
What? Supports projects that will reduce recreational disturbance and damage to the Suffolk Coast and align with the Suffolk Coast Recreational Disturbance Avoidance Mitigation Strategy.
How much? Up to £5,000.
No deadline
Find out moreSwire Charitable Trust
What? Grants for projects that improve the health and resilience of ecosystems and native species, restore habitats, as well as connect people to the environment.
How much? £5,000-£60,000
Deadline? No deadline
Find out moreGarfield Weston Foundation
What? Grants for capital, project and revenue costs to UK registered charities or Charitable Incorporated Organisations that have at least one year’s worth of annual accounts.
How much? £2,000-£200,000
Deadline? Not specified.
Find out moreNetwork Rail Community Tree Planting Fund
What? Fund that supports community tree planting projects.
How much? £2,500-£15,000
No deadline.
Find out moreAviva Community Fund
What? A match fund for communities who are preventing, preparing for and protecting against the impacts of climate change.
How much? Match any amount up to £50,000
No deadline.
Find out moreMortgage Advice Bureau Crowdfunder
What? 3:1 match funding for projects with a Mortgage Advice Bureau sponsor.
How much? Up to £5,000
Deadline? Not specified.
Find out moreNineveh Charitable Trust : Natural Environment
What? Funding for schools and not for profit organisations facilitating improved access, education and research to the environment.
How much? £1,000-£5,000
No deadline.
Find out moreWickes Community Programme
What? Funding available for all local community groups and charities seeking help for improvement projects.
How much? Not specified.
No deadline.
Find out moreStour Valley Environment Fund
What? Grant supports charities and voluntary groups working to enhance the environment in the Stour Valley.
How much? Up to £2,500.
No deadline.
Find out moreW F Southall Trust
What? Grants for registered charities working on environmental action and sustainability.
How much? £1,000-£3,000
No deadline.
Find out moreNature First Small Grants Scheme – East Suffolk only
What? Grants for projects that specifically contribute to the enhancement of local biodiversity and/or its understanding and appreciation by the local community.
How much? £250-£1000
Deadline? Available until the fund is depleted.
Find out moreRural England Prosperity Fund (BMS only)
What? Funding for projects in Babergh & Mid Suffolk working on net zero infrastructure, farm diversification, and visitor economy business expansion.
How much? Up to £10,000
Deadline? Available until the fund is depleted.
Find out moreSocial Investment Business: Community Builders Fund
What? Loan for charities and social enterprises for nature and environmental work, to help grow their organisation, invest in assets and adapt.
How much? Loans of £100k to £1.5m
Deadline? Not specified.
Find out moreEnergy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme
What? Fund available for eligible organisations to deliver energy related projects lasting up to two years.
How much? A minimum of £20,000
No deadline.
Find out moreThe Stobart Sustainability Fund
What? Supports non-profit organisations, community groups and schools with projects that reduce carbon emissions or that protect and enhance the environment.
How much? Not specified.
No deadline.
Find out moreThe National Lottery Fund: Reaching Communities England
What? Funding to help strengthen communities and improve lives across England. Projects must achieve one of their missions which include helping people come together as well as be environmentally sustainable.
How much? £20,001 or more for up to 5 years.
Deadline? Ongoing.
Find out moreSport England: Green Sport Initiatives
What? Grant available for community sports clubs and physical activity groups looking to become more environmentally friendly and sustainable.
How much? £300 to £15,000
No deadline.
Find out moreMathew Good Foundation: Grants for Good
What? Funds small and growing local charities, voluntary groups or social enterprises that are making a big impact on communities, people or the environment.
How much? £5,000 – £2,000
Deadline? Application cycle runs quarterly
Find out more!