Grow Wild Community Programme

The Grow Wild Community Programme supports groups to transform urban spaces for the benefit of people and wildlife.  

The programme is seeking 23 groups from across the UK to join the programme in 2026.

Is your community group ready to

• Connect local people with nature?
• Transform an urban space with planting?
• Learn more about UK native plants and fungi?

Apply to the Grow Wild Community Programme and bring your ideas to life!  

What you will get

• £2000 grant to transform an urban space with UK native plants or fungi, support wildlife and involve your local community.  
• Online knowledge sharing sessions, to connect with other groups and get support from experts (including special guests from Kew).
• £500 Follow-on Grant for spring 2027 to support ongoing activities (subject to optional application once your project is underway).

Applications are encouraged from groups of all experience levels, including first time growers.

Find out more

There is an information webinar about the funding on Thursday 15 January, 12.30pm to 1.15pm.