Everyone feels the benefit when nature is part of our daily lives. Evidence shows it makes us healthier, happier, more connected and more resilient.
However, years of squeezed resources and competition for urban space have meant that nature, green areas, and historic parks have been neglected or lost in many neighbourhoods.
Our new strategic initiative, Nature Towns and Cities, aims to enable 100 places across the UK to transform access to green space in urban areas and bring nature closer to home for us all to enjoy.
A partnership between us backs it, the National Trust and Natural England, working closely with NatureScot, Natural Resources Wales and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency.
We are delighted to be part of this partnership initiative to ensure nature is championed across our urban environments and the UK.
Eilish McGuinness, Chief Executive, The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Through collaboration with councils to shape the initiative, building strong networks and funding, we’ll help deliver greener streets alive with trees, river and canal-side paths and historic parks full of energy and life.
New funding available
As part of the initiative, we’ve committed £15m to support local authorities and community partners across the UK in putting natural heritage and green infrastructure at the heart of their plans, priorities, and investments, improving the climate resilience of their places and enabling access for all.
There will be one round of funding with grants available from £250,000 up to £1m.
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