Find funding for nature recovery projects
You can use Dorset Fund Finder and BCP4 Community to search for grants and funding opportunities for nature recovery in Dorset.
Which service you use depends on where your project is based:
- use Dorset Fund Finder if your project is in the Dorset Council area
- use BCP4 Community if your project is in the Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) area
Both services are run by the same provider and work in a similar way.
Funding for land management and farming projects
Additional funding options are available for farmers and land managers supporting nature recovery.
You may be eligible for:
- Defra grants and schemes for environmental land management
- Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) in Dorset National Landscape
- Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) in Cranborne Chase National Landscape
Projects for Nature
Projects for Nature connects nature recovery projects with private sector funding from businesses and corporate partners.
This funding may be suitable for:
- projects delivering benefits for biodiversity and the environment
- established or ambitious projects looking for private sector funding
- organisations developing large-scale or long-term projects
Find out more about Projects for Nature.
Connect the Wild Earth Foundation
Connect the Wild Earth Foundation is a charity based in the South West that supports organisations delivering nature recovery projects.
Interest-free bridging loans are available to support short-term cash flow while projects wait for grand funding payments.
Find out more about Connect the Wild Earth Foundation.
Further information
Find out more about funding and support for nature recovery activities.
An Investment Readiness Toolkit can help prepare your project for funding.