Deadline: 20-Nov-2024
The FCC Communities Foundation is pleased to announce the Action Fund Program to deliver funding for projects within 10 miles of an FCC Environment landfill site in the operating area, under Object D or DA of the Landfill Communities Fund.
Objects
- Object D – Public Park or Other Public Amenity
- Work could include physical improvements to a facility, i.e. new windows, access improvements, refurbishment work or landscaping. Physical improvements cover a wide range of work, if you are unsure if your project would qualify.
- Object DA – Conservation or Promotion of Biodiversity
- The focus of the project must be to undertake physical works that lead to the provision, conservation, restoration or enhancement of a natural habitat or the maintenance or recovery of a species in its natural habitat.
Funding Information
- Grants of between £2,000 and £100,000 are available for projects with a maximum total project cost of £500,000 including VAT (if relevant).
Eligible Project
- Examples of projects eligible for funding under Object D:
- Replacement doors and windows in village hall or community centre;
- Provision of children’s play equipment in public open space;
- Construction of footpaths and cycleways in a public park;
- Providing all weather play surface for MUGA (multi use games area);
- Dipping platform and all-weather paths at a local nature reserve;
- Provision of Skate Park.
- Examples of projects eligible for funding under Object DA
- Grazing Marsh management – grazing infrastructure, including fencing and livestock management equipment
- Reedbed management – contractors’ costs to install water control measures, drainage works and ditching
- Woodland management – Scrub and tree removal, provision of woodland management equipment
Eligibility Criteria
- They will accept applications from the following types or organisations:
- A Registered Charity
- A Church or Parochial Church Council
- A Parish or Town Council or a Management Committee or User Association acting on behalf of a Parish or Town Council
- A Local Authority
- A CASC Registered Sports Club
- We can accept applications for projects sited within England in our operating areas within 10 miles of eligible FCC Environment site
- We will only accept applications for funding for projects based at the following:
- Village Halls and Community Centres
- Public Play Areas
- Publicly available Multi use games areas, skate parks and BMX tracks
- Sport and recreation grounds including pavilions and clubhouses with full public access
- Churches – community spaces only which are available for hire
- Nature Reserves
Ineligibility Criteria
- They are unable to fund:
- Projects which have already started
- Staff costs
- Day to day management, running costs or general maintenance
- Contingency costs
- Purchase of land
- Revenue or salary costs of staff including training and travel costs
- Purchase or lease of vehicles
For more information, visit FCC Communities Foundation.