Enriching Nature Programme

SITA Trust have committed new funds to the Enriching Nature Programme that will enable it to run for three years from 2010 - 2012.

How long is the programme and how much is in the funding pot?

The Trust has committed £8m in new funds to this programme. In 2010 a total of £2.7m has been allocated. That’s £300,000 for each of England’s 9 biodiversity regions. Applicants may request up to £120,000 for an individual project.

What is Enriching Nature

Enriching Nature supports projects with a focus on a species or habitat that has been identified as a priority by the UK Biodiversity Action Planning Process. SITA Trust welcomes applications from not-for-profit organisations in each of England’s nine biodiversity regions.

In response to increasing concern about the UK’s natural environment SITA Trust launched a biodiversity conservation fund called Enriching Nature in 2005. Over the past four years this programme has committed total funding of £18m.

New funds committed to the programme will enable the Trust to fund projects from 2010 to 2012.

Biodiversity Regions

In each of the nine regions SITA Trust works with a project assessment panel to assess the potential biodiversity outputs of applications to the Enriching Nature Programme. The regional panel’s recommendations are reported to the Trust’s Board of Directors who make the funding decision. Each panel is made up of biodiversity experts with regional knowledge. We draw expertise from some of the nation’s most respected conservation organisations.

2010 Funding rounds and deadlines


Application deadline 10am on 25th June 2010  (notification of decision by 2nd Nov 2010)

(dates for 2011 decisions will be released by end August 2010)

How to apply

Full information on the Enriching Nature programme can be found in the application guide, please read this guide in full before attempting to apply for funding.

If you are a potential applicant but would like to discuss your particular project prior to submitting an online application, we invite you to complete a pre-application form and email it to info@sitatrust.org.uk. One of our fund managers will contact you to review the details provided. The submission of a pre-application form is not compulsory.

Full applications must be made online using our new application system. Once you’ve registered on this system you can revisit your form as often as you wish before submitting it to the Trust for consideration. We will not see the form until you submit it.

As part of the online application we will ask you to submit supplementary documents.

You will need to complete a BUDGET AND WORKPLAN document and a FULL PROJECT DESCRIPTION form which can be uploaded to your application.

If you are requesting funds towards a position or role you will also need to complete a JOB DESCRIPTION form.

When you have read the application guide click here to APPLY