Below is a list of potential grant sources for environmental projects – please let us know if you find that any of these are out of date or if there are any new sources of funding that have become available by emailing us – sustainabilty@eastcambs.gov.uk
We also love to here if you have been successful or unsuccessful if you use any of these sources and to get your feedback on what the application process was like.
Name | Description | Funding Body | Max Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation – Core Grant Programme | The Foundation administers a variety of funds which aim to support not-for-profit voluntary and community groups in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Support is available to programmes including: the natural environment; community development and engagement. | Cambridgeshire Community Foundation | £900 |
The Savills Cambridge Grassroots Environment Award | Small scale environmental projects involving local people for small Cambridge based charity or voluntary group.
| Cambridgeshire Community Foundation | Unknown |
Cambridge – Community Development Grants | Financial assistance is available for voluntary groups providing services and activities that meet the needs of disadvantaged residents of Cambridge. | Cambridge City Council | Discretionary |
Cambridge – Sustainable City Project Grants | Financial assistance is available to voluntary organisations to support environmental projects which help make Cambridge a more sustainable city. | Cambridge City Council | £5k |
Cambridge City Council Area Committee Grants | Financial assistance is available for community based projects which benefit the residents of Cambridge. | Cambridge City Council | Discretionary |
Cole Charitable Trust | Grant for small and local organisations undertaking projects for general charitable purposes including community and environmental development. | Cole Charitable Trust | £1k |
Community Development Grant | Community Development Grants are aimed at enabling local community groups and organisations to plan, develop and implement community development based projects and activities. | South Cambridgeshire District Council | £3k / 50% |
Community Facility Grant | Financial assistance is available for capital projects aimed at improving community facilities within the villages of South Cambridgeshire. | South Cambridgeshire District Council | £75k |
East Cambridgeshire Grants | Community Fund Grant for Community Run Services Information Poster | East Cambridgeshire District Council | See posters for details |
Bedfordshire Greensand Ridge LEADER Programme | Financial assistance is available to farmers, foresters, rural businesses, social enterprises and community groups based in rural parts of Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. | East of England Development Agency as part of the RDPE | Up to 100% (total fund value = £2.4m) |
| Green Space Funding | This document sets out the potential funding available to community and voluntary organisations for community green space initiatives. It identifies the different grant schemes open to local groups, green spaces, allotment organisations or trusts, and also where to go to get help when looking for funding. | Department of Communities and Neighbourhoods | See document for details |
NB. Please note this list is not exhaustive and there are likely to be a number of other sources of grants available in the local area. See Resources section for links to useful websites to find sources of funding.