Rural funding schemes: Voluntary organisations
Grants and funding for voluntary organisations
This page summarises schemes relevant for people involved in voluntary or nature conservation organisations. Select schemes that interest you, to read more.
Scheme |
Summary |
| Energy Crops Scheme | Grants to establish short-rotation coppice (SRC) or miscanthus; and helps SRC growers set up producer groups. |
| Environmental Action Fund | Grants to voluntary sector groups to further Government sustainable development objectives. |
| LEADER+ | European Community Initiative to help rural communities improve local quality of life and economic prosperity. |
| Local Heritage Initiative | Grants for local groups to investigate, explain and care for their local landscape, landmarks, traditions and culture. |
| Parish Plans | Small grants are available to support local consultation to produce Parish Plans that identify needs and set out how these might be tackled. |
| Vital Villages | Scheme now closed; included Parish Plan Grant (see "Parish Plans"), Community Services Grant, Parish Transport Grant Schemes and Rural Transport Partnership Grants. |
Other sources of funding
Page last modified:
01 June 2005
Page published: 01 April 2005