Climate Action Leeds is a five-year £2.5 million scheme funded by The National Lottery. The project is delivered by a partnership of Voluntary Action Leeds, Our Future Leeds, Together for Peace, Leeds Tidal, CAG Consultants and Leeds Community Foundation. The project aims to shape a ‘zero carbon, more nature friendly, more socially just Leeds by the 2030s’ through community-led climate action and networks of interest.

Key information

• Microgrants are available of up to £1,500 for small, constituted groups as well as registered community organisations
• Projects need to respond to the challenge of reducing carbon and/or becoming more nature friendly
• Applicants and activity must be based in Leeds Metropolitan District
• Organisations must have an income under £50,000 in the most recent financial year
• Only one application per organisation can be considered, but you can be a named partner on another application
• Existing Climate Action Leeds grant-holders cannot apply until they have reported on their current grant

Examples of activity that can be funded

Below are some examples, but these are not restricted – we are keen to hear your ideas:

• Projects that help kick-start local initiatives to reduce carbon, such as a community composting scheme, or clothing swaps
• A volunteer-led cycling scheme aimed at reducing car use
• Seed-funding to help a local ‘green’ group become more established

Grant Size: Up to £1,500

Location: Leeds Application

Deadline: 22/09/2023 at 12 noon

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