What is a community site?


Bear topiary in Forres Park, Scotland

A Grow Wild community site is a place where local people use UK native plants to create a space for everyone to enjoy.

We’re awarding £500 to £5,000 for each Grow Wild community site.

At the moment, your Grow Wild site might be an unloved, neglected and rundown area that you’d like to reclaim for the local community. You just need to tell us how you want to turn it into an inspiring space for everyone.

With our funding, people from all over the UK will create stunning sites that everyone will love and use.

Chiswick - Edible High Road container preparation in Brentford, 6-5-12 for Chelsea Fringe

If you’re a local voluntary or community organisation, a group of young people or a creative group, then get thinking about a space near you that needs a Grow Wild transformation.

If you’re applying for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, follow these three steps:

  1. Who can apply?
  2. What we’re looking for
  3. Apply, using our guidelines to help you.

If you’re applying for Scotland, just go to Apply – Scotland for more details.

Closing dates for applications:

  • England, Wales and Northern Ireland – 6 January 2014
  • Scotland – 14 January 2014