Nature Funding
Enriching Nature Programme
Enriching Nature is the name of SITA Trust's funding programme for wildlife projects. We can support projects within ten miles of landfill sites (owned by any company) in England. Not for profit organisations, charities, and Local Authorities can apply.
The Enriching Nature programme was devised in partnership with Regional Biodiversity Fora across England and will provide £18M funding over a four year period.
What types of project will SITA Trust Support?
We provide funding to support species and habitats that have been identified as a priority by the Biodiversity Action Planning process. SITA Trust can fund physical improvements at specified sites, as well as monitoring and research at specific sites.
Which parts of the country can receive funding?
The majority of England is within ten miles of a landfill site, so there are very few restrictions on where we can fund.
How much can I apply for?
We have created two funding bands:
Small Fund: projects up to £25,000 - projects of this value should ideally meet national and regional priorities for species and habitats, but local priorities will also be considered.
Large Fund: projects up to £175,000 - projects of this value must meet national priorities for species and habitats.
Before you apply, you need to find out how much money is available in your region. Do this by clicking on Regional Availability in this section.
Also, please note:
Our guidance notes provide more information about the types of projects we can support and what we are unable to support. It is also worth keeping in mind that projects must be directly concerned with physical, on-site work or research / monitoring at specifed site(s).
What should I do next?
Read our guidance notes thoroughly
Speak to the Trust if you are unsure about anything
Enriching Nature
Enriching Nature Application Pack
Apply for funding through the Enriching Nature Programme