Small grants for regional projects
The Living Systems Alliance is offering up to £10,000 for regional partnerships focused on sustainability and nature‑based education — a funded opportunity aimed at building local collaborative projects. That kind of small grant can seed pilot programs and cross‑sector partnerships between educators, nonprofits and local tourism operators. (opportunitiesforyouth.org)
Applications are open Feb 26–April 5, 2026 for place‑based partnerships to apply to the Living Systems Alliance Community of Practice. (kincentricleadership.org) The programme will select up to ten pilot regions worldwide for a one‑year learning journey that is scheduled to start in June 2026 and include bi‑monthly sessions and hands‑on activities. (eduloaded.com) The Alliance is convened by Transition Network International together with The Biomimicry Institute, Global Ecovillage Network, Kincentric Leadership and the Permaculture Association. (news.transitionnetwork.org) Selected partnerships will receive a needs‑based stipend reported between £5,000 and £10,000, plus mentoring, peer‑to‑peer learning and practical support to design and run a local pilot project. (kincentricleadership.org) The initiative secured backing from the V. Kann Rasmussen Foundation and is framed within a two‑year programme of pilots, practitioner training and toolkits that began in October 2025. (permaculture.org.uk) Eligibility is aimed at existing, place‑rooted partnerships operating at regional or bioregional scale (examples cited include watersheds, territories and bioregions), with an explicit focus on strengthening cross‑movement collaboration. (kincentricleadership.org)
