Grow Wild: Grow for It Youth Projects
Overview
There are two funding streams – Transform a Space and Get Creative.
Successful projects will be selected by a judging panel of young people, from across the UK, who have previously been involved with Grow Wild.
You must be known to a youth, community or education organisation that can receive the £500 on your behalf. Money can’t be transferred to your personal bank account or any other personal bank account. Supported by the Big Lottery Fund and led by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, the Grow Wild Community Project Fund awards funding of £1,000, £2,500 or £4,000 to community groups that want to bring people together to engage with nature or transform a communal space by sowing and growing UK native plants.
Get Creative
They’re looking for talented and imaginative young people aged 12 - 25 to raise awareness about the importance of UK native wild flowers and plants by using visual art, music, poetry, dance, theatre… whatever it is that you’re good at!
They’ll be showcasing all of the Get Creative projects at a weekend takeover event in Edinburgh. This will take place at the Summerhall arts centre on 23 – 25 June 2017, and will be your opportunity to present or perform at an iconic arts venue.
Grow Wild will pay for travel and accommodation costs in addition to the £500 grant.
They recommend you call them to discuss your ideas - Kate on 020 8332 5445 or Catherine on 020 8332 5444
Transform a Space
They’re looking for young people aged 12-25 who have a brilliant idea for transforming a communal space with native wild flowers and plants in their local area.
And to spread the wild flower love, projects should involve another group of people in your local area. This group should be a different age to you and your friends, such as a local primary school, residents group or community project. Think about who you already know or any new groups you’d like to get involved. Could you transform a small area that would really make a difference in people’s lives?
Your project can involve more than sowing and growing – be as creative as you like. Think wild, innovative and eye catching!
They recommend you call them to discuss your ideas - Kate on 020 8332 5445 or Catherine on 020 8332 5444