Deadline for applications: 12 noon, Tuesday 8 October 2019

Leeds Community Foundation is pleased to announce the first round of funding from Leeds Parks Fund. Developed in partnership with Leeds City Council and Leeds Parks and Green Spaces Forum, the Fund has been possible thanks to the generous support of individual and business donors.

Good quality parks and other public green spaces are essential for making cities great places to visit, work and live in. The many benefits of parks include improving health and wellbeing, providing places for children to play and homes for wildlife, bringing communities together and beautifying the city. They also make a positive contribution to the environment by helping to keep the air clean and mitigating the growing impact of climate change.

This first round is focused on the environment. As a result, we are particularly keen to receive applications that demonstrate at least one of the following:

•           Benefit to local environment

•           Improved access to natural environment

•           Increased use of natural environment

•           Education about the environment

For more details about the Fund and how to apply please visit our Grants Page here.

Applicant Briefing Session

Friday 13 September 2019, 10.00-11.30am

Squire Patton Boggs, 6 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP

If you’re interested in learning more about the Leeds Parks Fund then please join our briefing session. This will include a presentation explaining the grant programme, the application process and Q&A session. To reserve a place, please book here. 

If you wish to attend this event and have any personal requirements in order to fully enjoy your event, then please let us know at the earliest date possible. We have an inclusive approach and wish to ensure that everyone who wants to attend our events is able to do so and obtain full benefit from being our guest.