Community Wildlife will fund projects that bring local people together to discover, enjoy or protect the wildlife in their local area. This new programme will fund projects that bring local people together to discover, enjoy or protect the wildlife in their local area. The programme will fund between £300 and £10,000 for projects that:

 improve rural or urban environments for people to enjoy, for example by:
o protecting wildlife habitats
o creating a nature trail, woodland walk or wildlife garden for people to enjoy
o improving natural community spaces, such as rivers, ponds and woodlands.

 get people more active and healthier, for example by:
o exploring parks, rivers and the countryside to look for rare or endangered species
o encouraging people to take up gardening or go on nature walks
o providing opportunities for children to learn about nature through play.

The programme has three rounds:
21st July 2010
22nd September 2010
24th November 2010

If you are unsure of anything or would like further help, please call 0845 367 0610 or email general.enquiries@biglotteryfund.org.uk
Website: http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_community_wildlife