The deadline to apply for funding from a grant scheme launched to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III has been extended until the end of September.
Earlier this year, Rother District Council launched its Community Orchard Grant Scheme thanks to an award of just over £49,000 from the Coronation Living Heritage Fund.
The Fund seeks to create green spaces and connect communities with nature. Grants ranging from £500 to £5000 can be applied to cover the costs of planting at least five fruit or nut trees in a new or existing community orchard.
As well as involving the planting of new trees, the projects must also benefit local communities. This could be through community engagement, involving local people in planting or maintaining the orchard, or giving the community free access to the orchard for activities and events, or to harvest the fruit.
Community groups, local organisations and Town and Parish Councils are invited to apply and funding will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. The deadline to apply is Monday 30th September 2024.
For more information please visit: Coronation Community Orchard Grants Scheme – Rother District Council
Published: 23rd July 2024
