YDMT Grants can provide up to 100% funding and support to young people to set up and deliver their own small scale environmental projects that will support one of our three aims:
- People: to support people to live in, visit and care for the Yorkshire Dales
- Landscape: to protect and enhance the landscape and culture of the area
- Wildlife: to protect and enhance the wildlife of the area
We've already given out £26,500 to help young people to get a wide variety of inspiring projects off the ground, from an eco-festival and BioBlitz to recycling schemes and wildlife gardens.
Orin's BioBlitz
"I really wanted to organise my own BioBlitz event to help local people find out what wildlife lives in the area.
My hope is that lots of people and especially young people were inspired to love the natural world around us.
I believe that if people know and understand what lives alongside them, they will be more passionate about protecting it."
Read Orin's story and find out about other projects we have supported
Who can apply for a YDMT grant?
To apply, your project must be within the Yorkshire Dales National Park or Nidderdale AONB, or close to their boundaries. Projects outside of this area that clearly provide significant benefits to the area or its communities may still be considered.
Grants can be used for all kinds of activities: to run events, meetings or workshops, or purchase resources for practical environmental work. You can apply for 100% of the total project cost, typically up to £1,000, but we will consider applications for larger amounts.
Applications can be submitted at any time. We aim to give you a decision within six weeks of us receiving all of the necessary information.
Apply for a grant
Please give us a call before you apply so we can talk to you about your idea and give you advice on how to complete our application form. Call our Grants Officer, Mike Appleton, on 015242 51002 or email grants@ydmt.org
Download our Grants Guidance and Application Form using the links below.
More opportunties for young people
Green Futures
We are committed to making sure every young person is supported and empowered to make a positive difference on the issues that affect their lives, their communities, and wider society.
Young Person's Guide
Meet some of the inspirational young people who are fighting for a better future for our planet, celebrate their impact and find out how you can get involved…
Become an apprentice
We'll be looking for young people to join our Rural Apprenticeship Scheme in September 2024, with various opportunities at fantastic organisations in the Yorkshire Dales and surrounding areas.
