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Northumberland Environment and Climate Fund >

*Applications are currently closed*
 
Everyone across Northumberland has a part to play in our net zero journey. The Northumberland Environment and Climate Fund has been set up by the council to help community organisations acheive their climate change goals.

There is £55,000 up for grabs in grants of up to £5,000. If your project meets all the criteria but is significantly bigger than the £5,000 upper limit, please do get in touch with the Climate Change Team.

 

What we will fund: 

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Successful projects will demonstrate a direct contribution to reduction of greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide) and/or to win over heart and minds through behaviour change and education. Projects should align with our priorities as listed below. We are also interested in funding projects that support innovative sustainable agriculture ideas. This may include ideas such as community farming or low emission practices such as fertilizers.  

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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: 

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

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  • 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, provided their projects are inclusive. 

How to apply:

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Before applying, make sure to read the following: 

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  • The guidance information on eligibility, exclusions and important information  

  • Conditions applying  

  • Application form 

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Fill out the application form and submit alongside the essential documents (see application form) to climate@northumberland.gov.uk 

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