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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.

From 13 October, state primary schools in the UK will have the opportunity to apply for the Happy By Nature Fund. Ten pilot schools will receive a grant of £10,000 each, plus expert guidance from Learning through Landscapes (LtL), empowering them to develop nature-rich school grounds with input from specialist designers.

Further LtL staff training will 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.

Applications selected to receive the grant must demonstrate:

• Commitment to complete the project between December 2025 and December 2026
• 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 Glasgow

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Type of funding:

Grant, Other resources

Type of cost:

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 November 2025–November 2026.

The fund have advised they are particularly keen to work with schools in Bradford, Swansea, Glasgow and Southampton.

When to apply

Currently accepting applications. Deadline for applications is 9 November 2025.

Next deadline: 9 Nov 2025

How to apply

Application form and guidance on the Learning Through Landscapes website.

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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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