Our Roadmap to 2030
28 Mar 2024
Rural Community Green Spaces to be Rejuvenated Through New Government Investment
The new Fund of up to £7m will boost access to nature and support rural communities across England to become more green-fingered. Community orchards, kitchen gardens, and natural play areas…
6 Feb 2024
The Ofgem Energy Redress Scheme is open to applications – Apply by 20/02/24
£20m funding round now open for charities and community energy groups through the Ofgem Energy Redress Scheme. Apply by 20 February 2024. The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme (Energy…
29 Jan 2024
Small Grants Programme from Sport England – Apply by 31/03/24
The Small Grants Programme seeks to develop opportunities for communities to get more people physically active. New projects will be supported through providing National Lottery funding of between £300 and…
23 Jan 2024
CLIMATES: Supply chain innovations for rare earths – Apply by 13/03/24
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £4m for collaborative R&D projects on circular critical materials supply chains. Apply by 13 March 2024. Innovate UK, part…
18 Dec 2023
Farming Innovation Programme: Research Starter round 4 – EoI
Farming, growing or forestry businesses based in England can apply for a share of up to £850,000 for feasibility projects to improve productivity, sustainability resilience and move the agricultural sector to net zero. …
25 Sep 2023
Increase Flood Resilience with Natural Flood Management Funding – Apply by 10/11/23
Natural Flood Management uses natural processes to reduce the risk of flooding. These measures protect, restore, and mimic the natural functions of catchments, floodplains and the coast to slow and…
22 May 2023
Co-op Local Community Fund – Apply by 11/06/23
Co-op support projects that help make communities fairer for everyone. You can apply if you’re a not-for-profit group, wanting to fund a specific project that benefits your local community. Apply…
30 Jun 2022
Woodland Creation Accelerator Fund (WCAF) – Forestry Commission – Apply by 08/07/22
A fund for Upper Tier Local Authorities only – providing revenue support for the additional staff / consultants required to accelerate plans for tree and woodland planting. About the Woodland…
20 Apr 2022
Microgrants – Call to Action for Sustainable Solutions
The next decade will be crucial for the future of the planet and we need to define and deliver a blueprint today for how to build a fairer and more…
5 Apr 2022
New grants to help communities tackle food and climate change
A programme of new grants has been launched by Sustain as part of the Food for the Planet project. The grants aim to support communities to campaign and advocate to…
30 Mar 2022
Driving the Electric Revolution: Building Talent for the Future 2
Innovate UK’s Driving the Electric Revolution challenge, part of UK Research and Innovation, will invest up to £4.5 million in projects building talent for the future. The aim of this…
19 Jan 2022
Severn Trent Community Fund
Severn Trent are proud to have partnered with Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games as its Official Nature & Carbon Neutral Supporter. Together they’ll assist their pledge to leave a carbon-neutral legacy…
15 Nov 2021
Apply for a natural environment investment readiness fund grant
The natural environment investment readiness fund (NEIRF) supports the government’s goals in the 25 year environment plan, green finance strategy and 10 point plan for a green industrial revolution. It aims to stimulate private…
8 Nov 2021
Trees Call to Action Fund
The Trees Call to Action Fund (TCAF) will support the development of new and existing projects and partnerships, helping to deliver the England Trees Action Plan. This is part of the…
7 Oct 2021
Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) Phase 2: Autumn 2021
IETF Phase 2: Autumn 2021 provides up to £60 million of grant funding for the following project types: Studies – feasibility and engineering studies to enable companies to investigate identified energy…
27 Jul 2021
The Together Fund
The fund is mostly aimed at projects led by young people (aged 16-25), but we will consider applications for adult-led projects that engage young people in climate change, particularly those…
27 Jul 2021
Thrive Renewables Community Benefit Programme
Community buildings, like village halls and community centres, can apply for grants of up to £4,000 from a programme set up by Thrive Renewables. Grants can cover improvements such as insulation, draught-proofing,…
17 May 2021
Engaging young people with climate research – Apply by 10/06/2021
To mark the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), UKRI are looking for innovative and ambitious proposals for public engagement activity. Activity that will engage young people, aged 14 to…
26 Apr 2021
The Big Bang Competition – Apply by 03/05/2021
The Big Bang Competition is now open for entries until 3 May 2021. Finalists will be announced in late May, finalists will be judged on 15-16 June and the Finals…
6 Apr 2021
MCS Charitable Foundation – Apply by 19/07/2021
MCS Charitable Foundation is open to funding a range of projects that advance its mission to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy and low carbon technologies. If you are seeking…
6 Apr 2021
Automotive Transformation Fund Expression of Interest – Round 9 – 21/04/2021
The Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF) is a new programme that aims to establish a competitive and sustainable UK supply chain. UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £1…
1 Apr 2021
UK Community Renewal Fund – Apply by 12/05/2021
The Community Renewal Fund (CRF) has been introduced by the UK Government for 2021/22 to support people and communities most in need across the UK. The West Midlands Combined Authority…
25 Mar 2021
APC 18 – Developing the UK’s low carbon automotive capability – Apply by 05/05/2021
The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) invests up to £30 million, up to 3 times a year, in collaborative research and development (R&D) projects. These are pre-production match-funded projects. In this…
22 Mar 2021
Green Recovery Challenge Fund – Round 2 – Apply by 14/04/2021
The second round of the Green Recovery Challenge Fund supports nature projects across England with funding worth up to £40m. Grants from the £40m first round of funding were awarded in…