EHDC LAUNCH COMMUNITY CLIMATE ACTION FUND
New Fund: Community Climate Action Fund
When: Open for applications 9am Wednesday 25th January and closing 5pm Wednesday 22nd February 2023.
Who for?: A registered charity, voluntary or not for profit organisation. Constituted group or club/society, community interest company (CIC), social enterprise, a school, sports club, or parish council. Faith groups may also apply, provided their projects are inclusive.
What kind of projects will it fund?: To engage with the wider community on climate issues. To support carbon reduction in East Hampshire. To support adaption response to climate change and encourage behaviour change.
For example,
- Organising a community loan or swap scheme of some kind to support waste minimisation and recycling.
- Building a community garden with educational signage to encourage biodiversity and wildlife in the district.
- Organising and hosting a community learning event on climate action.
- Replacement of existing lighting to LED lighting.
How much?: Up to £25,000 per project capital or revenue.
What to do next?: For more details please go to https://www.easthants.gov.
