Funding to support the creation or development of community horticultural projects in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

National Garden Scheme will soon be welcoming applications for the 2023 Community Gardens Award in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

During this round, grants of £500 to £5,000 will be available to established community groups with their own bank account.

The funding is for the creation of a garden or a similar project (such as an allotment) with horticultural focus for the benefit of the local community.

Grants could cover expenses such as:

• Site preparation (including hire of small mechanical tools such as rotavators).
• Hand tools.
• Plants.
• Trees.
• Shrubs.
• Containers.
• Seating

The project should bring people together and encourage sharing of gardening skills and knowledge.

Applications will open on 17 October 2022 and close on 31 January 2023.

How To Apply

The fund will open on 17 October 2022 and close on 31 January 2023.

Application guidelines and an application form are available on the website of the National Garden Scheme.