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Find similar grantsDeadline was 9am, 20 March 2026 — program is the EMPOWER Rivers Community Grant (up to £20,000), NOT a £100,000 Large Grant
EMPOWER Rivers Large Grant is sponsored by Thames21. The EMPOWER Rivers Large Grant funds large river restoration or wetland creation projects in Greater London. Projects should aim to reinstate natural processes, restore biodiversity, and provide social benefits for communities.
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EMPOWER Rivers Community Grant - Thames21 Thames21 recognises the fantastic work being done by volunteers and community groups to improve the health of London’s rivers. To support this work, Thames21 will be awarding grants of up to £20,000 for small-scale volunteer-led river restoration projects and monitoring initiatives. This grant scheme is awarded as part of EMPOWER Rivers, a Thames21 project funded by the Lund Trust.
Would you like to revitalise a section of river in your local area? Thames21 can support small-scale river restoration projects led by community groups or small charities in London. Projects could include berm creation, adding wood deflectors, bank reinforcement removal, invasive species management and other restoration activities designed to improve the ecological health of your local river.
We can also provide equipment for general river maintenance such as litter picking and vegetation management. Are you concerned about the health of your local waterway? This grant can provide you with the equipment you need to become a citizen scientist to gather crucial data that will help identify pollution sources; find solutions to combat pollution, and monitor the effectiveness of these solutions.
We are now accepting applications for this grant. Read the Grant Information document to find out how to apply. Complete an Application Form and Budget Template and return them to empowerrivers@thames21.
org. uk . Email us at empowerrivers@thames21.
org. uk if you have any questions or would like support completing your application. Deadline for applications is 9am 20 March 2026.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Volunteers, community groups, charities, and local authorities in Greater London are invited to apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows £100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
EMPOWER Rivers Large Grant is funded by Thames21. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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