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The Rewilding Challenge Fund is a major fund for the rewilding project which shows the maximum ambition and potential to work with others to scale up rewilding of our land and seas.

The fund has two main aims:

• Nurture and enable one rewilding landscape, seascape or combination of both, to deliver a shared vision for ambitious, joined-up nature restoration
• Ensure the knowledge and experience unlocked by the award is shared with rewilders across Britain through the Rewilding Network

There’s a clear global recognition of the power of nature-based solutions to address the climate and biodiversity crises, while also supporting prosperous communities. This fund is a vital step in making this happen on the ground in Britain.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Maximum:

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Annually awarded:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

The Rewilding Challenge Fund is awarded to one project each year.

To apply, your project must be:

• based in Britain (England, Wales or Scotland)
• part of/​eligible to join the Rewilding Network
• a landscape and/​or a seascape operating at functional ecological scales

When to apply

Currently open to applications.

Next deadline: 9 Oct 2026

How to apply

There is a two stage application, as explained on the Fund's website.

Stage One is to submit a short expression of interest.

Stage Two If invited, you will need to complete a full application and give a short presentation.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Community development and regeneration Environment Science and technology

Beneficiaries funded: General public Local communities

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