Parks for People
How To Apply
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Parks for People 

Programme budget : £250,000 to £5million 

Parks for People offers grants for projects that regenerate public parks of national, regional or local heritage value.

The definition of a park for this programme is as follows:

  • an existing designed urban or rural green space, the main purpose of which is for informal recreation and enjoyment.  It includes parks, gardens, squares, walks and promenades.

Programme priorities

For us to consider your park for funding you must show us:

  • the community values the park as part of their heritage;
  • the parks meets local social, economic and environmental needs; and
  • the park management actively involves local people.

Your project must deliver all the following five outcomes:

  • increasing the range of audiences;
  • conserving and improving the heritage value;
  • increasing the range of volunteers involved;
  • improving skills and knowledge through learning and training; and
  • improving management and maintenance.

You can now send in your pre-application enquiry form and full application online. Register and apply online.

Application process

We assess all applications in two rounds.  There are two closing dates for applications.  You can submit a first-round or second-round application at either date. 
  
  • 31 August 2010 for a decision in December 2010
  • 28 February 2011 for a decision in June 2011 

We strongly recommend you contact us for advice before making an application. You should complete the pre-application enquiry form and full application online. To do this register and apply.

 

Parks for people 

Parks for people 

Top tips

  • Find out if your park is included in your local authority's open or green space strategy.
  • Understand the heritage value of your park.
  • Involve the local community in your project.
  • Appoint a dedicated officer to be responsible for your project.
  • Talk to and visit other successful applicants.
  • Seek pre-application advice.

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