Grant Guidance for the Forest of Bowland Community Nature Fund
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Introduction
This new grant fund aims to support projects led by communities and focussing on nature.
Nature is in crisis, so making more space for nature in our communities, villages and open spaces is one great way in which we can all help.


​In the Forest of Bowland the key elements of nature we need to protect, look after, and increase are woodlands, trees, hedgerows and scrub; grasslands rich in species; rivers, streams and wetlands; and our Champion Species which include curlew, globeflower, juniper, bilberry bumblebee and more.

Grant funds are also available to support projects which enable people to connect with nature, either by improving physical access or by providing opportunity for people to learn more, enjoy and benefit from being close to nature.

Applications for grants will be open from 29th June until 3rd August 2026.

You can read more about nature recovery in Bowland here: https://www.forestofbowland.com/nature-recovery

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner is encouraging local organisations to apply for grants of up to £5,000, with just two weeks remaining before the first round closes.
The funding, which utilises cash seized from criminals, is open to support projects that help prevent crime and make Lancashire safer, with a particular focus on diversionary activity over the summer holiday period, when anti-social behaviour typically increases.
Local organisations, charities, community groups, and Parish and Town Councils can all apply for grants to deliver initiatives that support safer communities.
Priority will be given to projects focused on youth diversion and preventing violence against women and girls (VAWG).

Burnley Borough Council has opened applications for the Community Pride Small Grants Programme 2026/27.

The programme will support voluntary, community and faith organisations to deliver projects that strengthen community engagement, build resilience and independence, improve local neighbourhoods and increase community pride across Burnley.
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Grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 are available for projects that will be delivered by 31 March 2027.