Deadline: 16-Feb-2026
The JRCT Sustainable Future Funding Programme provides grants of up to £200,000 to organisations addressing the root causes of climate change, economic inequality, and social injustice. The initiative prioritises systemic, community-led interventions with long-term impact, supporting groups that integrate climate justice, economic fairness, and social resilience.
The JRCT Sustainable Future Funding Programme supports organisations driving transformative, systemic change to tackle interconnected climate, economic, and social crises. The initiative targets projects that empower communities, address structural inequities, and deliver long-term environmental and social resilience.
Programme Objectives
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Support community-led initiatives addressing climate breakdown and economic inequality
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Advance climate justice, racial equity, and social power
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Promote systemic solutions over short-term adaptation measures
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Enable organisations to generate learning and impact beyond a single locality
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Fund initiatives that integrate wellbeing for staff, volunteers, and participants
Key Funding Features
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Grants up to £200,000, approved by grant-making committees
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Larger or higher-risk grants are reviewed by the full JRCT Board
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Focus on organisations that are underfunded elsewhere or marginalised in traditional funding streams
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Supports both emerging and established organisations with potential for significant, lasting impact
Eligible Applicants
Applicants should:
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Have a demonstrated track record in community organising, climate action, or social justice
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Clearly understand the root causes of climate and economic crises
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Show how their work addresses interconnected issues, including racial injustice and colonial legacies
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Demonstrate capacity and positioning to implement initiatives that deliver meaningful change
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Include organisational strategies that consider wellbeing for staff, volunteers, and participants
What the Programme Supports
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Systemic change initiatives addressing climate and economic crises
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Community-led projects with regional or national potential
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Activities that integrate climate justice, social power, and economic fairness
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Work generating learning, replicable models, and policy influence
Excluded Activities
The programme does not fund:
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Projects with significant existing funding from multiple sources
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Purely conservation-focused initiatives
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Local-only projects confined to a single town or council
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Activities primarily focused on convening
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Academic research not tied to policy or practical action
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Campaigns aimed only at reducing consumption without enabling behaviour change
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Projects focused solely on adapting to climate impacts without addressing root causes
How to Apply
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Confirm eligibility: Ensure your organisation aligns with programme objectives
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Prepare a proposal demonstrating systemic impact, community empowerment, and long-term outcomes
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Explain organisational capacity and why your team is well-placed to deliver the project
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Highlight broader potential: Show how your work can influence regional or national approaches
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Submit application via JRCT’s official grant application process
Why This Programme Matters
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Addresses root causes of climate and economic crises
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Supports community-led systemic solutions for long-term resilience
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Promotes equity, justice, and environmental sustainability
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Enables organisations to have regional or national impact beyond local projects
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Encourages a values-driven approach, integrating wellbeing, fairness, and social power
Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Focusing on short-term adaptation rather than systemic change
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Submitting proposals for projects already heavily funded
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Presenting initiatives limited to local-only or convening activities
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Proposing academic research without policy or practical application
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Ignoring integration of social, economic, and environmental justice
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who can apply?
Organisations with a track record in community organising, climate action, or social justice, including underfunded and marginalised groups.
What is the maximum grant amount?
Up to £200,000, with larger or higher-risk applications reviewed by the full JRCT Board.
Which activities are not funded?
Local-only projects, purely conservation or convening work, non-actionable academic research, and projects solely focused on consumption reduction or adaptation.
What outcomes does JRCT expect?
Systemic, long-term change addressing climate, economic, and social inequities, with potential regional or national impact.
How should proposals demonstrate impact?
Through community-led initiatives, evidence of systemic change, and integration of justice, equity, and resilience.
Does the programme support staff and volunteer wellbeing?
Yes, strong consideration is given to organisations that take wellbeing seriously as part of project planning and execution.
Conclusion
The JRCT Sustainable Future Funding Programme invests in ambitious, values-driven organisations addressing the root causes of climate, economic, and social crises. By supporting systemic, community-led initiatives, the programme fosters long-term resilience, justice, and sustainability, ensuring that projects deliver meaningful impact for communities, the environment, and society at large.
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