The Alice McCosh Trust
The Alice McCosh Trust offers one-off grants to support education, fieldwork and study in natural history and environmental fields, with funding typically used for research, field expeditions or the creation of educational materials.
Eligible Organisations
Applications are made by individuals of any age working or studying in natural history or environmental subjects, including those affiliated with institutions.
Suitable Projects
Projects may include fieldwork, ecological studies, research activities, or the development of resources that improve understanding of natural history or the environment, with schools able to benefit when projects are led by staff or students.
Application Process
Applicants must complete the Trust’s application form and submit it by email between 1 October and 30 November, with decisions communicated within roughly three months after the deadline.
Important Dates
Applications accepted: 1 October–30 November each year. Applicants must start their funded work within 12 months of receiving the award.
Funding Range
The Trust generally awards single grants in the region of £1,000, with no formal minimum or maximum published.
