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Climate Change Fund – Staffordshire County Council

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