The BASC Wildlife Fund is now accepting applications for its major grants programme, with funding of up to £100,000 available for projects that deliver meaningful conservation outcomes.
Applications for a BASC Wildlife Fund grant are open now, closing on 30 May 2025. The fund supports UK-based and international initiatives, with a focus on habitats that benefit both quarry and non-quarry species, including migratory birds.
Grants are available for projects lasting up to four years, and are awarded to promote and support sustainable shooting’s delivery of practical conservation.
Project proposals should align with the fund’s priorities of habitat management, connecting people with their environment and biodiversity conservation. Any grant awarded must result in long-term sustainable change.
Projects may include the following:
- Habitat creation, restoration and protection
- Community-led conservation activities
- Work supporting international nature recovery commitments linked to the UK
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for a grant, please submit an Expression of Interest before proceeding with a full application. Project proposals will be reviewed within eight weeks of submission, with outcomes communicated shortly thereafter.
Since its launch in 2020, the BASC Wildlife Fund has awarded more than £500,000 to projects across the UK and abroad. Funded projects from 2025 include the GWCT black grouse range expansion project in the North York Moors, and the production of best practice guidance for predator management to aid wader conservation in Scotland.
Full guidance and application details can be found at here.