Brighton & Hove Council: Environmental Sustainability Grants

Aims of Fund

“A sustainable future for the city means protecting and enhancing the environment, meeting social needs and promoting economic success” B&H Sustainability Strategy 2010

Who can apply

Any size voluntary or community group can apply.

How much and what can you apply for

Funding is available for the core costs of the organisation's work or the delivery of a specific project.

Grants of up to £2,500 are available for projects that meet one of the following criteria:

  • Reduce Carbon Dioxide emissions
    eg awareness campaigns, sustainable energy generation, energy efficiency audits, action plans & projects
  • Improve the natural environment and promote access and understanding of biodiversity
    eg conservation, tree planting & seed banks, community gardens, neighbourhood graffiti or litter removal initiatives
  • Improve access to 'basic elements of life' including food and water
    eg water efficiency projects, Raising awareness about local and healthy food, urban agriculture & food production systems that conserve and enhance the environment
  • Reduce, re-use and recycle more waste
    eg neighbourhood waste-reduction campaigns, composting initiatives, white goods, office furniture & ICT recycling projects
  • Reduce pollution and promote sustainable transport
    eg green fuel initiatives, car or mini-bus sharing schemes, walking & cycling promotion
  • Community training and capacity building
    eg establishing neighbourhood sustainability sub-groups, development support for sustainability representatives, environmental project management / community leadership training

Total anticipated budget for 2012-13: Approx £60,000

How to apply

Application packs are available to download from the website given below.  Funding will be for the financial year 2012/13.

Deadlines for application

2012-13 Deadlines: 29 February 2012, 18 May 2012, 10 August 2012, 09 November 2012.

Applications that miss the deadline will automatically be transferred to the next round. It takes 6-8 weeks to receive a decision on your application. Please allow sufficient time to plan your proposed activity. Awards should be spent before 31st March 2013.

Background info held at Resource Centre

Sample application pack.

Contact details

Jonathan Best
Communities and Equality Unit
Room 136
Kings House
Grand Avenue
Hove BN3 2LS

Tel. 296821 or 291114

e-mail: jonathan.best@brighton-hove.gov.uk

website: http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/index.cfm?request=c1145448#SubTitle2

Date & initials

30/1/12 DA

Information services at the Resource Centre

Information sheets

Our information sheets are simply written and aim to cover the essentials of running a group and its activities

Favourite Funders

If you are looking for help with fundraising, you may find our Favourite Funders pages useful.

Beachcomber

Beachcomber is our online database of useful resources and services for groups in Sussex.  It contains contact details for people who can offer specialist help with running a group, as well as suppliers for practical resources and equipment.

Reference Library

We have a small reference library of books and information for community and voluntary groups.  Our full library catalogue is available online.  All groups are welcome to drop in and use the library, free of charge.

Front desk information service

If you have a question about running your group that is not answered here, you could try asking our front desk worker.  We will respond to your request within 7 days.  Contact us by phone (01273 606160), email, or by using our feedback form, or just drop in - we are here from 9am to 4pm Tuesday to Friday.

Additional support for some groups

We can offer more intensive support for certain groups.  See our Additional Support page to find out more.

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