This funding call aims to catalyse transformational climate adaptation across the UK by supporting innovative, place-based adaptation projects.
Submit an EOI by 8 August, and a full application by 30 September
SWM is involved in the MACC Hub as an engagement partner covering the whole of England, and to support the development of non-academic outputs. Through the MACC Hub comes a new funding opportunity for community adaptation activity.
This funding call aims to catalyse transformational climate adaptation across the UK by supporting innovative, place-based adaptation projects. To maximise project outputs, the fund is intentionally designed to foster collaboration between businesses, policymakers, local authorities, public bodies, health and care organisations, community groups and NGOs. A strong emphasis is placed on inclusivity and the creation of scalable, practical solutions.
The funding call will support action research projects that advance transformational adaptation. The aim of the call is to generate information on what works in terms of climate adaptation through “learning by doing” to enable transformational adaptation at various scales, taking place-based approaches and engaging communities and non-academic partners.
Project proposals should:
- be grounded in community engagement
- involve practical implementation or scaling of adaptation actions
- centre on groups and places with greater vulnerability to climate change impacts
- support work to develop integrated, sectoral and just transition pathways
The project lead must be at a UK institution which is eligible to receive UKRI funding (higher education providers, research institutes, NHS bodies, public sector research establishments, etc.). Non-HEI partners are mandatory, and must receive at leas 30% of the funding available.
The maximum amount of funding available per project is £55,000. There is an expectation to fund 10-12 projects. The EOI stage is mandatory and must be submitted by 8 August.