Rural Communities – The Royal Countryside Fund

Do you have an idea that will generate a new income stream for the local community, or
create training opportunities for young people? Or perhaps a project that will improve
environmental sustainability or help your community plan for climate change?

New funding is available from The Royal Countryside Fund to deliver transformative
community-led initiatives in rural areas, unlocking the huge potential for positive change in the countryside.

What’s on offer:

Community-led organisations can apply for up to £25,000 over a period of 24 months to
deliver projects along the themes of:

• Keeping Young People in the Countryside
• Powering up Rural Communities
• Increasing Environmental Sustainability
• Building Emergency Resilience in Rural Areas

Projects must be community-led and should demonstrate one or more of the following
characteristics:

• Working towards a long term vision
• Facilitate connectedness and collaboration
• Demonstrate innovation

Applicants will need to send a short video and complete a simple ‘Expression of Interest’
form on the RCF website before 21st February, 2025.

If you have any questions about the type of projects that they are supporting and how to
apply, join the RCF webinar on Tuesday, 17 December 17th at 6pm or visit
the RCF website.

You can apply if you’re a properly constituted, community-led organisation based in a rural area with a turnover of less than £500,000.

For full eligibility details, please see the RCF website.