Organisations can apply for grants of up to £25,000 over a period of 24 months to deliver activities along the themes of:

• Keeping young people in the countryside
• Powering up rural communities
• Increasing environmental sustainability
• Building emergency resilience in rural areas

Founded by HM King Charles III in 2010 while he was The Prince of Wales, The Royal Countryside Fund is the only UK-wide charity that empowers rural communities to ensure their future. Over the past decade, The Royal Countryside Fund has invested more than £11.4m in more than 490 projects working across the UK which improve service provision in rural areas, support farming businesses and rural enterprises, and provide training opportunities for young people.

The deadline for expressions of interest is 21 February 2025 and you can find more information on the Royal Countryside Fund website.