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 total phase cost of the project is less than £200,000
  
• 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

• The applicant organisation and project are eligible for enrolment and registration with the scheme's regulator ENTRUST. These will be conditions of any grant approved.  Please note that organisations must be not for profit.  Local authorities cannot apply or enrol.  

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?

 

Please click here to check your eligibility and apply online. There are no deadlines.

Case Studies

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