The National Lottery Heritage Fund - Nature Networks Fund 2026 (With Up to £1,000,000 in Funding)

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About The National Lottery Heritage Fund - Nature Networks Fund

The Nature Networks Fund (Round Six) is designed to accelerate nature recovery across Wales by investing in projects that improve the condition, resilience, and connectivity of protected habitats and species.The programme supports organisations working in natural heritage conservation to restore ecosystems, strengthen ecological networks, reduce pressures on protected sites, and engage local communities in long-term environmental stewardship. Both protected sites and surrounding landscapes are eligible where activities provide clear ecological benefits.

• Sponsor Organisation: The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Benefits of The National Lottery Heritage Fund - Nature Networks Fund

• Grant size between £250,000 and £1,000,000

The National Lottery Heritage Fund - Nature Networks Fund Requirements

Eligible applicants include organisations working with natural heritage in Wales that require funding to plan or deliver projects benefiting protected sites or ecological networks.

Partnership applications are encouraged to strengthen project delivery and maximise conservation outcomes.

Applicants should:

• Be eligible organisations working in Wales
• Submit only one application as the lead applicant
• Participate in additional projects as partners if desired
• Demonstrate the ability to deliver conservation outcomes
• Complete the required Expression of Interest process before submitting a full application

Eligibility Requirements

Projects must:

• Deliver clear ecological benefits
• Support protected habitats or species
• Improve biodiversity and ecosystem resilience
• Strengthen ecological connectivity
• Contribute to long-term nature recovery
• Not begin before funding approval
• Include monitoring and evaluation activities
• Share environmental data and project outcomes
• Engage local communities where appropriate
• Promote the Welsh language throughout project delivery
• Acknowledge support from the Welsh Government

Projects may be located both inside and outside designated protected sites if they clearly benefit protected habitats or ecological networks.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

05 August, 2026

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