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Northumberland Environment and Climate Fund

We are offering £50,000 to support local projects tackling climate change and protecting our environment with grants range from £250 to £5,000 per project.

How to apply>

Before applying, make sure to read the following:

Download and fill out the application form then submit this as an email attachment alongside the essential documents (see application form) to climate@northumberland.gov.uk

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Carbon emissions

Projects that reduce carbon emissions and other climate warming gases

Engagement

Projects that focus on engaging the wider community on climate change issues and action

Heating

Schemes to reducing heat loss and heat waste in your community

Transport

Schemes to reduce the need to travel and increase cycling, walking and use of public transport

Energy

Schemes that reduce consumption of energy and install low carbon or renewable forms of energy

Sequestration

Projects that increase the removal of carbon from the atmosphere through nature-based solutions

Waste

Projects that minimise waste, reduce, reuse, and recycle

Eligibility>

Applicants must be based in Northumberland and fall into one of the following groups:

Voluntary or community groups
Registered Charity
Constituted group or club
Community interest company (CIC)
Social enterprise
Town or Parish Councils.
Faith groups may also apply as long as projects are open to, and benefit the whole community