LNRS Community Seed Fund Application Form

Overview

The LNRS Community Seed Fund responds to the launch of the Somerset Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) - a county-wide framework that identifies Somerset’s most valuable existing habitats, highlights opportunities to restore and connect spaces for nature, and sets out priority outcomes for recovery. Read about Somerset’s LNRS here.

Grants will be awarded to projects that support nature recovery by delivering LNRS priorities. This may include habitat creation or enhancement aligned with the LNRS Local Habitat Map, and/or targeted action to support one or more LNRS priority species (Chapter 4.3J in the LNRS Statement of Biodiversity Priorities). Projects must also demonstrate clear community benefit.

We strongly recommend reading the Guidance for Applicants - Community Seed Fund.pdf before starting your application to ensure your project meets the eligibility criteria.

Below is a summary of the information you will need to provide as part of the application:

Eligibility Criteria (5-10 minutes to complete)

• Eligibility check questions

Contact Details (5-10 minutes to complete)

• Organisation name and address
• Primary contact details
• Whether your organisation can recover VAT

Project Details (5-10 minutes to complete)

• Project name and brief description
• Expected project start and end dates
• Project location (postcode, what3words, or a brief description)

Project Delivery & Cost (~4,000 words maximum)

• Funding amount requested
• Project delivery plan and cost breakdown
• Project viability without full funding

LNRS Alignment

• Alignment with LNRS priorities and outcomes e.g., specific habitat measure codes or priority species

Community Benefit and Engagment

• Community benefit
• Any evidence of prior consultation or engagement with the local community

Project Monitoring and Success

• How will you monitor and record project progress?
• How will you measure successful project outcomes?

Long-term Management

• How long to you intend to manage the site after funded works?
• How will you manage the site after funded works?