North East Hertfordshire MP Sir Oliver Heald has welcomed the launch of the Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund.  

The fund will provide up to £10 million in grants to develop nature projects that can attract private sector investment, aimed at environmental groups, local authorities, businesses and other organisations.  

Applications for a grant of between £10,000 and £100,000 can be made from the 10th February 2021 and all required information must be submitted by 5pm on 26th March 2021. Apply here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-a-grant-from-the-natural-environment-investment-readiness-fund/how-to-apply-for-a-natural-environment-investment-readiness-fund-grant

Commenting, Sir Oliver said: “This is a great step forward for Britain to obtain our net-zero targets and tackle the biodiversity challenges we face. I encourage all those eligible to apply and make use of this great initiative.”