Main Grants - Biodiversity

What is it?

Biodiversity means the variety of natural living things - different plants, animals and insects. It is important that we protect and strengthen our natural environment so that it can adapt to threats such as climate change.

Biffaward looks to support site-based projects that protect and enhance biodiversity across the UK, particularly those concentrating on species and habitats that have been identified as a priority in Biodiversity Action Plans.

     Am I eligible?

     The main criteria are:

• The project's site is within 25 miles of a Biffa operation
• The project's site is also within 10 miles of a landfill site (owned by any company)
• The project has specific targets in relation to a Biodiversity Action Plan and will deliver a direct improvement to biodiversity
• Your organisation has the support of key agencies, and has partners involved in the project's delivery
• There is a management plan in place for the key species / habitat(s) involved
• Following on from your initial 'Expression of Interest', if your organisation is invited to complete a Full Application for Biffaward funding, you will be required to enrol your organisation with ENTRUST as an Environmental Body and also register the project with ENTRUST under category DA.

How much can I apply for?

You can apply for up to £50,000.

You will need to find a third party contributor(s) to provide 10% of the grant you are applying for. What's this?

How do I apply?

If you have answered 'yes' to all of the points listed above, please download this form File 'docs/general/MGS Expression of Interest Form.doc' not found to complete and send to apply@rswt.org. There are no deadlines.

Case Studies

To view Main Grants Biodiversity project case studies please Click Here.