The Highlands & Islands Environment Foundation (HIEF) develops impactful nature-based solutions, in partnership with local communities, donors and networks, to restore and regenerate the Scottish highlands and islands to help tackle the climate and biodiversity crises.

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  • Community Support & Development Community Support & Development
  • Environment/Conservation Environment/​Conservation
  • Health/Wellbeing Health/​Wellbeing
  • Beneficiaries

    • Children (3-18) Children (3-18)
    • General Public/Humankind General Public/​Humankind
    • Young People (18-30) Young People (18-30)

    Spanning almost half of Scotland, the area is famous for its rich biodiversity, rare flora and fauna, and intricate marine ecosystems, but there have been dramatic and alarming reductions in the numbers and varieties of plants and animals over recent decades. The Highlands & Islands Environment Foundation (HIEF) supports community-led projects which will restore and regenerate the area's natural beauty, biodiversity and ecosystems, amid unprecedented wildlife and climate challenges.

    The Highlands & Islands Environment Foundation awards grants of between £5,000 & £15,000 to support community-led projects which will restore and regenerate the area's natural beauty, biodiversity and ecosystems, amid unprecedented wildlife and climate challenges.

    Categories

  • Community Support & Development Community Support & Development
  • Environment/Conservation Environment/​Conservation
  • Health/Wellbeing Health/​Wellbeing
  • Beneficiaries

    • Children (3-18) Children (3-18)
    • General Public/Humankind General Public/​Humankind
    • Young People (18-30) Young People (18-30)