Connect Fund

What does the Connect Fund cover?

You can apply for a grant of up to £500 towards the cost of a trip to the Peak District National Park. We will fund:

• Transport costs
• Learning provider fees
• Equipment needed for your activity
• The cost of providing food to participants if this is a major barrier to their involvement

The Peak District National Park Authority delivers learning activities at a range of sites across the Park, and our network of Ambassador centres offer instruction and training in outdoor activities. If you plan on using one of these services, please contact them before applying.

Eligibility

Schools:

• All state-funded schools and colleges with 30% or more pupils eligible for Free School Meals, are eligible to apply for the grant. We use the get information about schools service as our data source to confirm percentage of Free School Meals.
• Your school is eligible for one grant per academic year.
• Visits and trips can take place during term-time or during the school holidays, but must take place within six months of the grant being made

Community groups, associations and charities:

• Organisations/groups looking to deliver an event or project that is entirely focused on disadvantaged and marginalised groups can apply. This includes but is not limited to: low-income families, people with disabilities and ethnically diverse communities.
• Your organisation/group is eligible for one grant per year
• The visit or trip must take place within six months of the grant being made.

Please note:

• The Peak District must be the closest national park to your organisation for your application to be considered.
• If you have received a grant from us previously, you must send us your completed evaluation form from this project before reapplying.
• We do not fund entry fees to tourist attractions but will consider entry to educational centres such as museums on a case-by-case basis.
• We do not fund ongoing organisational expenses such as staff wages, vehicle maintenance or insurance.
• We ask that meals are costed at a maximum of £6 per person.