Applications Open: Cotswold Heritage and Environment Fund
The Cotswolds with its captivating tapestry of rolling hills, quaint villages, ancient woodlands, and breath-taking vistas, is a treasure trove of history and tradition. From its medieval market towns and iconic architecture to its ancient churches and literary connections, the Cotswolds are a living testament to England’s rich and storied past.
The Cotswold Heritage and Environment Fund is a grant scheme for a range of local projects that make a big difference to the heritage and environment Cotswolds.
Apply for Funding
We welcome applications for projects that focus on one or more of our themes:
- Heritage
- Environment – both built and natural
Although there is no upper limit, we do not normally award grants over £2,000. All projects must be completed within 12 months of any grant being awarded.
Applications should be emailed to us at grants@friendsofthecotswolds.org.
Where we work
We welcome applications from within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a map with the boundary is shown below. Or for more details on the boundaries of the Cotswold AONB, visit the National Landscapes Association.

Contact
If you have any questions, feel free to email us at grants@friendsofthecotswolds.org – we’re happy to help.
This grant scheme is open year-round, and we accept applications at any time.
Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed for eligibility. If it meets the grant criteria, it will be added to the agenda for the next Grants Committee meeting, which takes place at least once every quarter.
Should your application proceed to this stage, we’ll contact you to let you know when it will be considered.