Grants for environmental activities

Grants for Environmental Activities that provide access to the environment, community involvement, raise awareness and tackle the issues facing the environmental and climate change. This call out brings together two funds; The North East Environment Fund (NEEF) and The Lawrence Campbell Community First Fund that exist to provide opportunities for the people of the North East to understand and tackle environmental issues and climate change.

The North East Environment Fund (NEEF) was established by a group of donors who wanted to give back to the local environment. The environment is fundamental to the wellbeing of people and communities, and its protection is a shared responsibility. Environmental challenges such as climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss have significant local impacts and require collective action.

The Fund supports grassroots projects that protect and enhance the natural environment across the region, enabling practical solutions that deliver lasting benefits for both people and place. The Fund prioritises projects that deliver practical, locally driven solutions to environment challenges, strengthen community capacity and encourage long-term stewardship of the natural environment.

All applications must have a wider educational, awareness-raising element embedded into the planning and delivery. Applicants will need to show that there is realistic potential for ongoing community engagement, particularly in areas of environmental hardship.

NEEF-funded projects will make a demonstrable change and have an immediate impact on the environment.

The Lawrence Campbell Community First Fund provides support for sustainable woodland management, access to nature and wildlife for children, informal education outside of the classroom and the promotion of positive mental health through the environment.

You don’t need to specify which fund you are applying for as we will match applicants to the most appropriate fund.

Applications up to £2,000 are likely to be considered by The Lawrence Campbell Community First Fund, applications for £2,000 – £5,000 will be considered by the North East Environment Fund (NEEF).

To apply please login to the grantee portal and go to the ‘call for application‘ page and find the North East Environment Fund and The Lawrence Campbell Community First Fund.