Grow Wild Funding for Young People – deadline 25 April 2022

Organisation
Reading Voluntary Action (RVA)
Article date
13 April 2022
Primary interest
Voluntary sector

Grow Wild is offering small grants for young people (aged 14 to 25 years) in the UK to deliver a creative project that celebrates UK native plants and fungi in exciting and engaging ways, and shares why UK native plants and/or fungi are so special.

The project and funding are provided by Grow Wild, a national outreach initiative part of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and supported by the Big Lottery Fund and through private and public contributions.

What are the funder priorities?

The funding is for projects that:

  • Focus on UK native plants and/or fungi.
  • Get other people involved in some way. Aim to share the project with at least 100 people (this can include using online channels).
  • Make good use of the £500 grant.
  • Have a ‘wow-factor’. Projects should be original and come up with something exciting.
Who is eligible to apply?

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be aged 14–25 on the 25 April 2022.
  • Have a great project idea.
  • Find a supporting organisation, such as a school, university, youth club, or a local community group, to help them deliver the project.
How much can you apply for?
  • Grow Wild is offering grants of up to £500 to young people aged 14-25.
  • Alongside awarding your £500 youth project grant, Grow Wild will facilitate online training opportunities and meet-ups for project leaders across the summer and autumn.
How to apply?

The application process is as follows:

  • Make sure you have read Grow Wild’s Youth Project guidance pages with your contact at your Supporting Organisation,
  • Young people make a short video application on their phone or camera and upload it securely.
  • They then need to complete the online application form, including their video link.
  • To apply, please complete the form with your Supporting Organisation.
Is there a deadline?
  • Applications are now open, closing date 10am on Monday 25 April 2022. 
  • Projects can start in June and must be completed by 31 October 2022.
Further information and support:
  • Link to fund for more information: Grow Wild Funding for Young People
  • If you have any questions or need some help, please email Grow Wild or call 020 45264885 or  07826 873 421.
  • If you would like further support from RVA with submitting a funding application or any support with governance required for your group to get ready for this funding, please email advice@rva.org.uk or telephone 0118 937 2273 for free and independent support and advice.