Small Grants Programme

Small Grants Supported So Far

Community-led Projects
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London Boroughs
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Active rangers
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Clerkenwell Pollinator Path

A group of local people and organisations who live and work in Clerkenwell, love the area, and are passionate about boosting biodiversity in the neighbourhood.

The London Fruit Harvest

Taining local fruit harvesters and growing a network of community-led picking groups that rescue fruit, share it, and celebrate the city’s edible abundance.

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Ranger applications are now open

We are on the hunt for more people who share our vision for a greener, healthier, and wilder London.

We are on the hunt for more people who share our vision for a greener, healthier and wilder London. 

To apply click on the button below, alternatively you can complete the form in Word here.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 27th September.

A community garden with potted plants and wooden compost bins on a cloudy day. Fallen leaves cover the ground, and a fence with trees is in the background.
Group of people gardening around a large tree on a suburban street. They are smiling, and tools and plants are visible, conveying a sense of community.
A vibrant garden with yellow and purple flowers in focus. A school entrance is visible across the street, with a sign and trees in the background. The scene is lively and colourful.
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Outdoor garden with wooden benches and a canopy tarp for shade. Lush greenery and plants in the foreground; a clear blue sky above. Peaceful atmosphere.
A diverse group of people, some in wheelchairs, pose happily in front of a grand historic building with arched windows and ornate stairs.
Participants engage in potting plants, with hands covered in soil while filling pots with dirt in a communal planting workshop.
A raised garden bed painted bright blue and yellow with the word “GREENWAY” in bold yellow letters, surrounded by plants and a small tree growing from stacked painted tyres, set beside a metal fence and greenery.
A diverse group of adults, children, and dogs gathered outdoors on grass for the Poetry in the Park event. Some people sit on blankets and a hammock, others stand smiling behind them, with trees and musical instruments like a guitar visible in the background. The relaxed, friendly scene captures a community enjoying creativity and connection in nature.
People taking part in creative nature activities indoors at the Wild South London event. A large orange and yellow woven sun artwork hangs on the wall, surrounded by fairy lights, while participants of all ages make crafts and write Solstice wishes.
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Repair Cafe 2025
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Grants Distributed Across London Boroughs

Through these efforts, Rangers are empowered to create lasting, impactful projects that benefit communities across London while building the foundation for future initiatives. Whether small or large, each project exemplifies the power of teamwork, resourcefulness, and shared purpose.

Expert advice on project planning and development.

Partnership building, connecting Rangers with relevant organisations and stakeholders.

Support for funding applications, including guidance and letters of endorsement.

Collaboration opportunities, fostering shared expertise and resources.

Volunteer assistance, such as Ranger involvement or promotion through networks.

Financial contributions, such as funding for materials or essential resources.

Community Groups Supported By The Grants Programme

Donations directly support Ranger-led projects across London

In 2025, London National Park City delivered an accessible small grants programme supporting 113 community-led environmental projects across 23 London boroughs – empowering local action where it matters most – we’re aiming to double the number of grants over each of the next 2 years.

Helping Londoners green – grey spaces and bringing people closer to nature — from nature playgrounds, to citizen science, community gardens, to guided walks, food-growing, biodiversity restoration and  much more.

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Our Ranger programme has been designed to meet the diverse needs of our 100+, London-wide Ranger community and is continually being evaluated and developed as our volunteer network grows and evolves.

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