Deadline: 5-Jan-23
Community groups across Uttlesford are invited to apply for funding to tackle the climate crisis through a new Zero Carbon Community Grant Scheme.
Funding Information
- You can apply for a minimum of £1,000 and up to £35,000 per project.
- Funding must only be used for the agreed purpose and must be spent within 12-months of the award being made except where exceptional circumstances apply and an extension is agreed with the grants officer in writing.
What they fund?
- salaries of project workers
- salaries of management staff who supervise project staff. These should be in proportion to the staff time spent on the project
- reasonable expenses of project staff and volunteers
- marketing and publicity for the project (as appropriate)
Eligible Projects
Projects might include:
- community buildings – for example, energy conservation or efficiency measures
- sustainable transport – for example, community cycle parking or electric vehicle charging points
- nature and biodiversity projects – this could include community allotment projects, or the restoration, creation or enhancement of a community nature area
- other projects – such as waste reduction projects, or community initiatives that promote sustainable lifestyle choices
- energy surveys – if you are not able to deliver a carbon reduction project you can carry out an energy survey of your community building or buildings in order to identify energy efficiency measures
Eligibility Criteria
- You are welcome to apply for more than one project.
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You can apply for a Zero Carbon Communities Grant if you are a:
- parish or town council within the Uttlesford district
- formally constituted community group or community interest company working within the Uttlesford district
- 'not for profit' groups that are not formally constituted but that are supported by a constituted mainstream service, town or parish council or community group willing to administer funds through an organisational bank account
- Where a proposal anticipates financial savings or income, the applicant will need to show this will be for the benefit of the community.
- Publicity must take place acknowledging the award provided by Uttlesford District Council.
- Any unused grant must be returned to Uttlesford District Council.
- An end of project report with photographs must be submitted to the Council within 3 months of project completion.
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In addition, all projects must follow national legislation, guidance and good practice in relation to:
- equality and diversity
- health and safety
- safeguarding
For more information, visit Uttlesford District Council.
For more information, visit https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/zero-carbon-communities-grant
