Are you aged 16–25 and live in the UK? Apply for a £500 Grow Wild grant to bring your nature project to life this summer!

We are calling on young individuals to come up with a project idea to champion UK native plants and/or fungi.

Whether you’re into sowing or sewing, photography or video making, science or cooking… if you’ve got an idea, we want to hear from you.

Grow Wild is the national outreach programme of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, working in partnership with communities across the UK. We contribute to Kew’s mission to understand and protect plants and fungi for the wellbeing of people and the future of all life on Earth.

What You Get

• • A £500 grant for your project. This can be used for anything you might need from materials, equipment, resources to helpful training.
  • Support, online sessions and resources from Grow Wild.
  • Opportunities to connect with other participants across the UK and see your project featured in a collective portfolio.
  • The chance to complete Kew’s Young Environmental Leader Award designed to work alongside your Grow Wild project and recognise your achievements.

Why Should I Apply?

• This is a unique opportunity to bring your own project vision to life!
• You’ll be taking positive action for biodiversity and your community.
• You’ll get to connect to, inspire and have fun with others.
• It’s a great way to add experience to your CV or portfolio.

Do I Need to be a Plant or Fungi Expert?

• Not at all!
• In fact, we particularly like receiving applications from people who don’t already know much about our UK native species.
• Running your own project is a great way to learn. We’re looking for enthusiasm and interesting project ideas.

To apply for a 2025 Grow Wild Youth Grant, fill in our online application form by 3pm, Wednesday 19 March 2025.

Before applying, please make sure you have carefully read our application guidance with your Supporting Organisation contact.