Nature Recovery Challenge Fund Competition 2025/26 – 2027/28
When sufficient budget may be available, and the Department identifies emerging priority areas of work, focused Environmental Challenge Competitions may be run to deliver these.
The Nature Recovery Challenge Fund Competition is now closed for Applications.
This is a grant competition for primarily CAPITAL funding for projects to deliver the key theme of Nature Recovery including Nature Recovery Networks, Species Recovery Networks and 30x30 Projects. Projects which support the conservation of Lough Neagh are particularly welcome to apply.
- Nature Recovery Challenge Fund Competition 2025/26 – 2027/28 Eligibility Criteria & Environmental Impact Priorities
- Nature Recovery Challenge Fund Competition 2025/26 – 2027/28 Guidance Notes (Parts 1 & 2)
- Nature Recovery Challenge Fund 2025/26 - 2027/28 Standard Terms and Conditions of Offer
- Environment Fund 2023-28 Environmental Statement Guidance Note
- Summary by Budget Heading and Detailed Budget Breakdown workbook
If you have a query in connection with the Challenge Fund Competition 2025/26 – 2027/28 please contact the Environment Fund Grant Team:
DAERA Environment Fund
Clare House,
303 Airport Road West,
Belfast, BT3 9ED
E-mail: efgrants@daera-ni.gov.uk
Tel: 028 9056 9610