Climate action fund Part 1
Please note: this part of the grant programme has now closed
Part one – applications between £500 and £3,000
There are four categories applicants can apply for funding under:
Category 1 - Reducing carbon impact or adapting to our changing climate
Examples include:
- Reducing energy demand, through:
- Changing to more energy efficient appliances, LED lighting and lower carbon heating.
- Reducing heat loss of buildings, for example improving insulation and reducing draughts.
- Electric vehicle charging points accessible by communities.
- Installing renewable technologies.
- Awareness raising on what we all can do to make a difference for climate change
- Reduction in water use including rainwater capture initiatives.
- Projects which can help to reduce the impact of extreme weather such as heavy rain, drought, wind and extreme temperatures. For example:
- Reducing the speed of runoff from hard surfaces
- Tree planting and/or land use change to slow water flow along watercourses/floodplains
- Providing temporary shade for buildings to reduce overheating in summer
Category 2 - Improving air quality
Examples include reducing pollution by encouraging alternatives to car use, such as walking and cycling initiatives.
Category 3 - Natural environment
Examples include tree, shrub or hedge planting (individual trees or shrubs can be funded up to £25 each).
Category 4 - Reducing waste
Examples include minimising waste creation, for example repair initiatives, waste reduction or encouraging on site composting.