The Let’s Do Net Zero: Off Electricity Grid Communities Fund aims to decarbonise and future-proof the existing local independent electrical grids of those communities that are not connected to the national electricity grid. CARES funding available through this call is to develop and deliver specific capital projects. Development funding (up to £25,000 per project) Development … Continue reading “Funding for off electricity grid communities”

The British Science Association (BSA) has launched a new funding programme, The Highlands and Islands Climate Change Community Grant, which will offer grants of up to £4,500 to community groups in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland to work with a researcher to run a project exploring a local climate issue that matters to them.   Projects can … Continue reading “Highlands and Islands Climate Change Community Grant”

In partnership with Hubbub, the John Lewis Partnership is launching a £1 million fund to support trailblazing ideas and innovations that can accelerate the transition towards a more circular economy.    The Partnership would like to fund projects which will have a measurable impact (now or in the future), and a clear legacy. They are looking … Continue reading “The Circular Future Fund: The Million Pound Challenge”

The National Lottery Community Fund has announced that The Platinum Jubilee Fund will launch on Wednesday 17 November. The Fund will support 70 projects across the UK to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s 70th (Platinum) Jubilee. Applications need to fit one or more of these areas of focus: Across Generations – Strengthening relationships between generations and creating a … Continue reading “Platinum Jubilee Fund: Opening 17 November 2021”

The Co-op Foundation have launched a £3m Carbon Innovation Fund, funded through Co-op donations raised from the sale of compostable carrier bags in the UK and Co-op Foundation funds.   The Foundation plans to award funding of between £75k and £100k to about 10 projects in year one. Eligible organisations include charities, social enterprises, co-operatives and local, regional and national governments worldwide.  The Carbon … Continue reading “Carbon Innovation Fund launching 22 November”