The following table lists grants which may be suitable as match funding for Small Grants Scheme Countryside Access projects. It is recommended that you look at the website and contact the grant body to clarify whether your particular project will be eligible.

For further potential sources of funding for community greenspaces see the guidance produced by the Department for Communities and Local Government.

Grant Body / Grant Description / Funding Available
Basingstoke and Deane Community Heritage and Environment Fund / Supporting environmental improvements undertaken by community groups to benefit the public, to improve the natural environment, the historic built environment, the general amenity of an area, or the visual amenity of an area affected by a nuisance issue. / Minimum of £300 up to a maximum of 50% of the overall scheme budget
Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs AONB / The Sustainable Development Fund supports projects that bring environmental, social and economic benefits. Projects must be within the AONB. / £12,000 available to fund 4-5 projects
Chichester Harbour AONB / The Sustainable Development Fund supports projects which have a community or environmental benefit. Projects must be within the AONB. / Between £1,000-£10,000 per project (to fund up to 75% of the total project cost)
New Forest National Park Authority / The National Park Authority provides an additional 25% funding to all approved Small Grants Scheme Countryside Access projects in the National Park. / Up to £5,000 per project
North Wessex Downs AONB / The Sustainable Development Fund supports a range of projects that bring environmental, social and economic benefits. Projects must be within the AONB. / Up to £10,000 per project
South Downs National Park Authority / The Sustainable Communities Fund supports projects contributing to the sustainable development of the National Park and its local communities. Projects must be within the National Park. / Between £250- £20,000 per project (to fund up to 60% of the total project cost)
Winchester City Council Active Community Projects / Voluntary, not for profit and community-run organisations in the Winchester District can apply for an Active Community Project Grant towards the cost of one-off projects, specialised equipment, start ups and improvements, renovations or construction of facilities. / Applicants must secure a minimum of 25% of the total project cost from their own resources
CEMEX Community Fund / Supports projects which improve or enhance local community facilities and places of interest. Projects must be within three miles of a high impact CEMEX site – use the search feature on the CEMEX website. / £1,000 - £15,000
SITA Trust / Supports community and environmental improvement projects. Projects must be within the funding zone around a qualifying waste processing site – use the search feature on the SITA website. / Up to £20,000
Veolia Environmental Trust / Supports community and environmental projects across the UK. Projects must be within five miles of a qualifying facility to be eligible for funding - use the search feature on the Veolia website. / Up to £40,000
Big Lottery Fund / The Awards for All programme supports projects to improve both rural and urban environments, which communities are better able to access and enjoy. / £300 - £10,000