Dear Residents
We have been provided the following information:
Climate Action Fund is still open for applications but will be closing on the 25th February 2022.
- Climate change is one of Staffordshire County Council’s top priorities and we are committed to reaching net-zero by 2050 after declaring a climate change emergency in 2019.
- This is the second round of the Climate Action Fund. The funding is for non-for-profit organisations to make sustainable changes.
About the fund
- Every county councillor has £1,500 to award to projects in their area
- Councillors can give up to £500 per project, but organisations can approach more than one councillor to receive up to £2,500.
- The grant can be used to fund new projects that can:
- Reduce carbon impact
- Improve air quality
- Reduce waste
- Improve natural environment
- Organisations who are eligible include charities, societies, voluntary and community groups, parish councils and schools.
- Before submitting an application online, organisations should first speak with their county councillor.
- Funding is given on a first come, first served basis.
- The closing date is 25th February 2022.
More info on the fund and what type of projects non-for-profit organisations can apply for can be found here: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/environment/Climate-change/Climate-Action-Fund.aspx