Grow Wild 2018 Community Project Awards: Open for Applications

Posted on December 1, 2017

Grow Wild’s 2018 community project awards are now open for applications.

Awards of £2000 or £4000 are available for groups to transform their space or for new or creative projects that help communities to celebrate their native wild flowers, plants and fungi.

Groups with an idea for a project that brings people together through activities which help connect their community and celebrate UK native wild flowers, plants or fungi are encouraged to apply.

The closing date for applications is Monday 15^th January 2018.

For further information, including how to apply, or to discuss your ideas, please contact Stephanie Baine by phone: 07920477553, or email: scotland@growwilduk.com

Alternatively, visit the Grow Wild Community Project Guidance website.

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