As part of our Zero Carbon commitment, we are offering Zero Carbon Grants of £50 to £500 each for environmentally-focused community projects across the district of North West Leicestershire.
Now open for applications
These are simple projects that make a big impact and are open to groups and organisations, including parish councils. Match funding of £50 to £500 is required; this needs to be cash as opposed to in-kind funding. Therefore your project should have a minimum value of £100. Projects need to take place within a planned timescale of 12 months.
Examples of what you could apply for:
- General environmental improvements climate change projects
- Equipment for litter picking and dog fouling
- Composting
- Energy efficiency
- Transport issues
- Projects for cycling/walking
- Wildflower meadows
- Community orchards
- Hedge planting
- Recycling
Zero Carbon Application Form (PDF Document, 0.37 Mb)
Email your completed application form to grants@nwleicestershire.gov.uk
The picture to the right shows the Trent River Trust receiving a grant for vegetation clearing for the enhancement of Gilwiskaw Brook near Hood Park, Ashby.
Last updated: Wed 19 April, 2023 @ 15:56