Deadline: 17-Dec-2025
The National Lottery Community Fund has launched the Climate Action Fund “Our Shared Future” Programme to help communities tackle climate change. The aim is to support communities in becoming environmentally sustainable and to involve more people in climate action. The programme seeks to inspire bold, long-lasting change that will have a real impact.
Funding is available starting from £500,000, with most projects expected to request between £1 million and £1.5 million over a period of 3 to 5 years. Only projects developed in formal partnerships with other organisations will be funded; single organisations cannot apply.
The Fund encourages partnerships that are led by or include non-climate or environment-focused organisations, especially those aiming to reach people who are new to climate action. They are looking for projects that either influence communities at regional, national, or UK levels or link climate action to the everyday lives of local communities. This could involve using people’s daily activities or interests—such as arts, sports, or health—to inspire change and create lasting impact.
At least one partner in the project should have experience in climate or environmental work to ensure effective action. Applicants can apply even if they have existing or previous funding from the Climate Action Fund; the Fund will consider how new proposals fit with existing projects. The aim is to support a diverse mix of communities, themes, and approaches across the UK.
Eligible partner organisations include constituted voluntary or community groups, registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations, not-for-profit companies limited by guarantee, community interest companies, schools, colleges, universities (if projects benefit the wider community), statutory bodies (like local authorities or councils), and community benefit societies.
The Fund cannot support activities that generate profits for private gain, religious activities unless they benefit the wider community without religious content, activities that replace government funding (such as regular school hours), projects benefiting individuals rather than the wider community, political activities supporting or opposing a specific party, or lobbying activities.
For more information, visit TNL Community Fund.
