Do you run a charity, community group, social enterprise or voluntary organisation? Are you looking for local grants and funding sources for your climate project?
Did you know that you can search through dozens of government, National Lottery, charitable trust and other funds via the Edinburgh4Community funding opportunities website? You’ll need to create an account, but it’s quick and free to sign up and use! If you’re not sure how to get started, please take a look at our handy How to Use Edinburgh4Community guide.
And here’s a handful of funding ideas to get you inspired:
• Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration fund, aimed at projects that restore wildlife and habitats on land and sea, and address the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change
• The National Lottery’s Climate Action Fund, for projects that encourage communities to promote energy efficiency and/or use energy in an environmentally friendly way
• The Freshfield Foundation, for charitable organisations working in the areas of sustainable development and climate change mitigation
• Faith in Community Scotland’s Greener Places, Fairer Spaces fund, aimed at local faith groups and other related organisations for projects that address poverty and climate change in communities across Scotland.
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