The overall focus of this programme is on supporting ideas for a low-carbon, sustainable future that doesn’t prioritise consumer culture and economic growth above all else.
JRCT imagine a future that is cleaner, fairer, and greener. They recognise the large-scale effects of climate change and how the balance of who emits and who pays the price is wholly unfair. They see their use of natural resources as unsustainable and unjust, and although technology can play a part here, they do not believe it can solve everything.
This programme will prioritise work:
- From those who are actively building power amongst communities or with a track record of community organising around climate, economics, or environment
- From those with a solid understanding of the causes of the climate and/or economic crises
- From groups and organisations that effectively connect the intersecting harms of climate breakdown, racial injustice, economic inequality, and the legacies of colonialism
- From groups and organisations who struggle to obtain funding elsewhere (for example, only one core funder, or no core funding) and are working on these issues
- Which considers the needs and well-being of staff, volunteers, and other participants
- For which there is a demonstrable need
- Where it is clearly explained why you are the right organisation or group to carry out this project.
Please ensure that you speak to the programme team before applying. You can contact the team by emailing the programme manager, Jo Wilce.