Goal to enable 100 towns and cities to transform access to green space in urban areas so everyone can enjoy time spent outdoors in nature, close to home.

From 1 October, local authorities and their community partners will be able to apply for grants of between £250k to £1million, with The National Lottery Heritage Fund making £15m in funding available UK-wide. Grants have been designed to provide organisations with capacity and headspace to think and plan their urban green space for the long term. Grants will help to develop partnerships, leadership and capability and build the foundations for change, help to attract new income and investment for delivery and sustainability.

For further details on Nature Towns & Cities, please visit naturetownsandcities.org.uk. Find out more about applying for a grant on the Heritage Fund website.