Entries open for South Nature and Climate Action Fund (UK)

South Oxfordshire District Council offers the South Nature and Climate Action Fund to support community-focused projects that tackle climate change and restore nature in the district. Grants range from £250 to £10,000 per project, with a total fund of £100,000 available this year. The application deadline is midday, 20 November 2026. This fund supports projects that help address climate change and improve local resilience to heatwaves, flooding, or droughts, and/or restore nature across South Oxfordshire. The council expects projects to have a clear community focus and to encourage public understanding and action on both climate change and recent declines in nature. The fund sits within South Oxfordshire District Council’s wider planning, including its Nature and Climate Action Plan 2025–29, which outlines council actions towards becoming net zero by 2030.

Applicants can request grants of:

The council has stated that:

Other benefits described in the source include support to align projects with the council’s wider climate and nature priorities (within its Nature and Climate Action Plan 2025–29). Not specified in the source whether additional non-financial support, mentoring, or in-kind support is provided. The source does not specify the full list of eligible applicant types (for example, whether charities, community groups, or parish councils may apply). Because eligibility details beyond protected characteristics are not specified in the source, applicants should consult the official funding guidance linked from the opportunity page. The council does state the following equalities expectation: Projects must support community action that tackles climate change and/or restores nature in South Oxfordshire. The council indicates projects could focus on areas such as: The source also sets out minimum expectations for project purpose: Further supporting materials mentioned on the page include case studies and development tips, which may help applicants shape their proposals: This grant supports locally delivered initiatives that help residents and communities understand and respond to climate and nature challenges, including heatwaves, flooding, drought, and biodiversity loss. By requiring both awareness-raising and action-oriented approaches with a community focus, the fund is designed to translate climate and environmental priorities into practical local work across South Oxfordshire.

Official funding guidance: Download Funding Guidance 2026/2027 (South Nature and Climate Action Fund)

Application links: The page provides “Start a new application” / “Return to an existing application” options. The specific submission URL is not specified in the source. What is the South Nature and Climate Action Fund? It is a grants programme from South Oxfordshire District Council that supports community-focused projects tackling climate change and/or restoring nature in the district. How much funding can we apply for? Applicants can apply for £250 to £10,000 per project. How much total money is available? The council states that £100,000 is available this year. The source does not specify how many projects will be funded. What is the deadline to apply? Applications must be submitted by midday, 20 November 2026. The source does not provide a time zone. Do we need to work on climate change, nature restoration, or both? You can focus on projects that tackle climate change, improve resilience to heatwaves, flooding, or drought, and/or help restore nature in South Oxfordshire. What types of project themes are encouraged? The page mentions possible themes including energy, biodiversity, waste and consumption, transport and travel, and adapting to climate change. Where can we find the official guidance? The page includes a link to download Funding Guidance 2026/2027. Applicants should follow the guidance for eligibility, application requirements, and any documents needed. If your organisation has a community-focused project idea that addresses climate change and/or nature recovery in South Oxfordshire, review the Funding Guidance 2026/2027 and use the application route shown on the official page. Confirm any details not covered in the opportunity summary (such as applicant types and project duration) in the guidance before submitting.