Context: 

In 2024, we asked the Rothschild Foundation’s grant holders about their approach to environmental sustainability. 

In response in 2025, we piloted a Green Fund to explore how we can support our grantees to address the challenge of climate change within their own organisations. Following the success of this fund we are launching a round 2 of the Green Fund in 2026. 

We now ask that all applicants for grants over £5,000 have a sustainability policy or framework to develop environmental improvements in place. 

Our Support: 

We are pleased to offer Green Fund grants of up to £10,000 for one year. These grants are offered in additional to existing Community and Strategic Fund support. You do not need to be a specialist environmental charity to apply. 

Applicants can apply for capital and project funding. 

We’re especially interested in activity that will: 

• Reduce carbon emissions 

• Improve energy efficiency 

• Promote biodiversity or restore habitats 

• Reduce waste or improve recycling 

• Brings audiences along with the sustainability journey 

​For organisations with an environmental purpose, this isn’t an opportunity for further funding for your main purpose. A Green Fund application needs to be for something additional to your core work that will progress your organisations approach to environmental sustainability. 

• How to Apply: 

Only existing Community and Strategic Fund grant holders can apply for support through the Green Fund. You do not need to be a specialist environmental charity to apply. 

Applications should be made through our online grants portal and will detail your organisation’s environmental progress to date, proposed future action and a budget. 

• Applications open = 6th May 2026 

• Deadline = 31st July 2026 

• Grants awarded = September 2026 

If you need advice and support completing an application, please use our Access Support Fund. 

Visit the Green Fund page for more information on what is required and how to apply.