How to apply
The 2026-27 Highland Nature Restoration Fund Community Grants Programme is now open. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.
The Nature Restoration Fund is for capital projects only.
Grant awards range from a minimum of £2,000 to a maximum of £25,000.
An intervention rate of up to 100% is possible. However, we expect to see a good level of in-kind contribution.
Nature Restoration application documents
Application documents
Your application will need to include the following supporting documents:
- a completed application form
- a recent copy of your bank statement
- with your organisation’s address and account details, and an explanation if the address is not the organisation’s main address
- a copy of your latest annual accounts
- your Fair Work First policy statement
- your constitution or articles and memorandum
- a list of your committee members or directors or trustees (unless this is included within your annual accounts) including information on any relationships between those listed.
Failure to provide these documents may delay your application and result in it being deferred to the next decision-making round.
How to apply
To apply for the fund:
- View the guidance and assessment criteria documents
- Download the application form
- Return the completed form and supporting documents
- Email - nrf@highland.gov.uk
If your application is successful, you will be asked to submit further documentation. Details will be provided in your offer of grant letter.