SCC Climate Action Fund – applications now open
Staffordshire County Council (SCC) is dedicated to cutting greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change and acknowledges the necessity of adapting to our evolving climate. Working together to reduce climate change impacts across Staffordshire is a top priority. The Climate Change Action Fund offers financial assistance to local communities to build resilience and reduce Staffordshire’s contributions to climate change.
There are two parts to the funding scheme:
Part one (smaller schemes) – projects between £500 and £3000
Each county councillor has up to £1,500 per project. Councillors are able to jointly fund projects where the benefits can be realised across their areas.
Bids are invited from £500 – £3,000, you must speak with the county councillor/s you are seeking funding from and receive in principal support before submitting an application.
If your county councillor(s) wish to support an application and provided that the proposed project meets the criteria of the fund and the member has unallocated funds available, the application should be approved. Applications will be assessed on submission; early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.
Part two (larger schemes) – projects between £3,000 and £5,000
£35,000 is available for projects between £3,000 – £5,000.
County Councillors do not have an individual budget allocated, although you must discuss your project with at least one councillor before submitting an application.
This fund is competitive, and funding will be allocated to the best and most innovative projects across Staffordshire.
Find out more and apply here: www.staffordshire.gov.uk/climatefund