Veolia Environmental Trust

The Trust currently offers the following grant schemes:

• Community Grants are for constituted, not-for-profit organisations and local authorities to create or improve community buildings or outside spaces for the benefit of the community.
  
• Habitat and Biodiversity Grants are for constituted, not-for-profit organisations that are enrolled with ENTRUST to support structural improvements to a single habitat, such as a waterway, woodland, or nature reserve.

The funder is looking for projects that:

• Protect and enhance biodiversity and natural habitats
• Inspire the creation of a sustainable, carbon-neutral space.
• Promote community action and wellbeing.
• Are inclusive and accessible to everyone and anyone to use.

Community grants of between £10,000 and £75,000. Habitat and Biodiversity Grants of between £10,000 and £75,000.

There are usually four funding rounds each year. Groups must apply at the right time, as only one grant application may be submitted per project site, in 12 months. The next application windows are:

• 26 February 2026 to 2 April 2026 (noon)
• 21 May 2026 to 25 June 2026 (noon)