Green Suffolk Fund
You can apply for a grant of up to 50% of a project’s cost to the maximum of £2,000.
This Fund is to assist charities, community interest companies, parish councils, voluntary groups and other not for profit organisations who wish to deliver community based carbon reduction projects that are exemplary and forward thinking in line with the ambition to Create the Greenest County. Â
If you are applying for a grant from the Green Suffolk Fund, your project must meet all of the following criteria.Â
1. A grant of up to 50% of the total project cost will only be considered where there is evidence that the remaining 50% of the project cost is to be met by an external funder or your own fundraising efforts. You will need to provide evidence of the commitment of the other Funder/s with your application and this must be in writing from them.
2. Evidence that quantifies the amount of CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent, a way of expressing all the different greenhouse gases as a single number) that will be saved as a result of the project (e.g. energy efficiency in buildings, waste reduction, water efficiency, sustainable transport, parish-owned street lighting etc).
3. Projects should aim to get people involved in their local community and be able to evidence their support.
4. Projects must be completed within ONE YEAR and recognize the support of this fund in all publicity.
You will need to provide:-Â
1. Evidence of match funding and/or in-kind support of resources.
2. A calculation of the CO2e that will be saved by the project – utilising a recognised methodology (support can be given to calculate this evidence).
3. A full breakdown of your costs (eligible and ineligible costs).
4. Evidence of local involvement and support.
You need to know that:- The Suffolk Climate Change Partnership is available to support the development of your application prior to submission for determination by the grant panel. Please contact Groundwork East for further information on 01473 350370 or email suffolk@groundwork.org.uk Â