Funding nature’s future: Force for Nature grant scheme reopens for 2025

Established by the Pembrokeshire Coast Charitable Trust, the scheme offers grants of up to £4,000 to support projects that deliver positive conservation and environmental outcomes within or around the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Eligible projects may include initiatives that enhance biodiversity, create or improve green spaces, take action on climate change, or protect and restore natural habitats.

Since its launch in 2021, the Force for Nature scheme has supported 41 projects across Pembrokeshire, from community gardens and habitat creation to wellbeing gardens and green spaces that benefit both people and wildlife.

Previous funding rounds have seen local schools, community groups and sports clubs creating wildlife-friendly spaces, planting meadows, and delivering hands-on conservation work in their local areas.

Katie Macro, Director of the Pembrokeshire Coast Charitable Trust, said:

“We’re excited to announce that this is our biggest round of funding yet, allowing us to support even more projects across Pembrokeshire. The success of past Force for Nature grants has shown how passionate and proactive local communities are in caring for their environment, and we look forward to seeing what this year brings.”

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm on Monday 8 September 2025. Successful applicants will be notified within four weeks of the deadline. Projects must be completed by 2 March 2026. No match funding is required.

Application forms, available in both Welsh and English, can be accessed at: https://pembrokeshirecoasttrust.wales/impact/apply-for-funding.

Funding for the scheme is provided through the Local Places for Nature Fund, delivered by WCVA.

The Pembrokeshire Coast Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179281.