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Learning through Landscapes are excited to partner with WWF on their Happy By Nature programme, which aims to bring a daily dose of nature to every child, starting with those who need it most.

With WWF’s research finding that 70% of primary schools are unable to offer daily nature connection, Happy By Nature is a joyful call to engage in fun outdoor activities, challenge, and adventure. The programme gives children a platform to explore nature in ways that suit them, while building independence, wellbeing and learning.

State primary schools in Scotland, Wales and England will have the opportunity to apply for the Happy By Nature Fund. Ten schools will receive a grant, plus expert guidance from Learning through Landscapes (LtL), empowering them to develop nature-rich school grounds.

A condition of the funding is that a portion of it is used to seek input from specialist designers, such as landscape architects. LtL can help schools to engage a quality designer. Further LtL staff training is included, to support pupils to enjoy more nature-based play in their improved spaces – whether that’s in a greener playground, a newly created nature zone, or an enhanced outdoor learning area.

Applicants will need to evidence:

• Commitment to complete the project between September 2026 – Summer 2027
• A current lack of quality green outdoor space
• Strong senior leadership support for the project
• Whole-school commitment to pupil involvement in the project

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Geographical areas funded: UK

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Grant, Other resources

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Revenue

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Who can apply

• State-funded Primary, Infant or Junior Schools in the UK.
• Identified by staff as having a lack of quality green outdoor space.
• Able to demonstrate senior leadership support for improving outdoor play provisions, and to the ongoing maintenance of the work, in their application.
• Able to commit to allocating time for pupils and staff to be included in the planning and implementation of the project.
• Able to commit to an ongoing utilisation of the outdoor space.
• Available to implement the project from September 2026–Summer 2027.

When to apply

Apply by 11:59pm on 21 June 2026.

Next deadline: 21 Jun 2026

How to apply

Application form and guidance on the Learning Through Landscapes website.

Link to application form: https://form.jotform.com/261553718484364

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Activites funded: Education and training Environment Recreation and social activities Climate action

Beneficiaries funded: Children Young people

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