This fund aims to strengthen the resilience of Wales’ network of protected land and marine sites.
Is this the right programme for you?
- Are you an individual or organisation working with natural heritage in Wales?
- Do you need funding for planning or delivering a nature-based project?
- Does your project focus on improving wildlife and biodiversity in Wales in and around the network of protected sites?
If you answered yes to these questions, then the Nature Networks Fund is for you.
The Nature Networks Fund aims is to improve the condition and resilience of Wales’ network of protected land and marine sites. It is a key element of the delivery of the Welsh Government’s wider Nature Networks Programme.
Application deadline and key dates
For grants of between £50,000 to £250,000:
- Project Enquiry deadline: 12 noon on 14 July 2025
- Application deadline: 12 noon on 26 September 2025
For grants of between £250,000 to £1million:
- Expressions of Interest deadline: 12 noon on 12 August 2025
- Application deadline: 12 noon on 18 November 2025
The scheme is open to all private landowners and organisations working with natural heritage in Wales. You must demonstrate that you are aware of and have, or be working towards obtaining, the right permissions, licences and consents to undertake activity on the protected site network or surrounding areas. The area you are improving must be in Wales, but you/your organisation can be based anywhere in the UK.
For further information please select the following link: Nature Networks Fund (round five) | The National Lottery Heritage Fund