Applying for our grants

Postponement of April 2010 application submission deadline

Due to the competitive nature of our grants, our 2010-11 grant funding has already been allocated. Therefore our grant programme is currently unable to fund any new applications in 2010 for both our existing under £10K and £10K and over grant categories. As a result, our expected 15 April deadline for £10K and over projects has been postponed for 2010.

For further information on when you can submit your application, please refer to the categories below:

£10K and over applications

In light of the decision to postpone the 15 April 2010 deadline, we do not expect any applications to be submitted at this time. However, any applications received will be entered onto our system but no decisions will be taken until after the new deadline (still to be announced) and if further funding becomes available. We hope to update you on the next application submission date for this grant category, likely to be held early summer 2010, by the end of April.

Under £10K applications

Applications for this grant category are normally submitted at any time of year. You can still submit your application however, in light of the current funding situation, any applications received will be entered onto our system but no decisions will be taken until further funding becomes available.

Please note that, in the event that further funding becomes available, decisions to fund will be based on how well the project supports SNH's new grant priorities and the outputs it will deliver.

Applicants are encouraged to contact us (see contact details below) to discuss all project ideas in the event that further funding becomes available and the new application submission date is announced. Please advise your local area office (see contact details below) if you intend to submit an application.

Please come back to this page for updates or send an e-mail to grants@snh.gov.uk if you would like direct notification (please state 'Grants Deadlines' in the subject box). Please note that your email address will be stored securely and will not be disclosed to third parties.

**Please note that we are still accepting applications for PAW Scotland funding. The next deadline for PAW applications is 15 February 2010. Please see our PAW Scotland fund for fighting wildlife crime information for further details. PAW Scotland funding applications should be submitted on the following PAW application form in pdf format or you can download the PAW application form in a Word document version.**

Our current grant application form

Until our new grant system is available for you to use, please apply using our current application form*. You can print off a copy of our current grant application form in pdf format or you can download the grant application in a Word document version. You can also get an application pack from your local Scottish Natural Heritage office or by contacting the Grants Team as advised (see contact details below).

Applications for PAW Scotland funding should be submitted on the following PAW application form .

*Our application form is currently under review. We no longer operate eight grant schemes. In completing your application, please ensure that you clearly show how your project will help to deliver our new funding priorities (as above). You should also tell us what outputs will be delivered in each year of your project.*

Guidance on our current grant programme

We have guidance notes that tell you what to expect from our grant application process and what we will expect from you if your grant application is successful.

*Please note that this guidance is currently under review. Please contact your local Scottish Natural Heritage office or the Grants Team for further information if necessary*

If you are considering applying for a (non-Local Authority) Ranger Service grant, we have specific Ranger guidance to help you with your application:

Contact us

If you would like further advice on our grants or your grant application you can contact your local Scottish Natural Heritage office where the local Area grant staff will be happy to help.

You can also contact our Grants Team by email grants@snh.gov.uk, by phone on 01738 458677 or at the following address:
Scottish Natural Heritage, Grants Team, Battleby, Redgorton, perth, PH1 3EW