The Force for Nature grant scheme, offering grants of up to £4,000, has now reopened for applications for 2025. Community groups, charities, town and community councils, schools, and businesses across Pembrokeshire are invited to apply.

Since its launch, the Force for Nature scheme has supported 41 projects across Pembrokeshire, from community gardens and habitat creation to wellbeing gardens and green spaces that benefit both people and wildlife.

The scheme was established in 2021 by the Pembrokeshire Coast Charitable Trust to support projects that deliver positive conservation and environmental outcomes within or around the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Eligible projects may include initiatives that enhance biodiversity, create or improve green spaces, take action on climate change, or protect and restore natural habitats.

Previous funding rounds have seen local schools, community groups and sports clubs creating wildlife-friendly spaces, planting meadows, and delivering hands-on conservation work in their local areas.

The Pembrokeshire Coast Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179281.

Katie Macro, Director of the Pembrokeshire Coast Charitable Trust, said: “We’re excited to announce that this is our biggest round of funding yet, allowing us to support even more projects across Pembrokeshire. The success of past Force for Nature grants has shown how passionate and proactive local communities are in caring for their environment, and we look forward to seeing what this year brings.”

Funding for the scheme is provided through the Local Places for Nature Fund, delivered by WCVA. Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm on Monday, September 8, 2025. Successful applicants will be notified within four weeks of the deadline. Projects must be completed by March 2, 2026. No match funding is required.

Application forms, available in both Welsh and English, can be accessed at: https://pembrokeshirecoasttrust.wales/impact/apply-for-funding.