Staffordshire County Council is dedicated to cutting greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change and acknowledges the necessity of adapting to our evolving climate. Working together to reduce climate change impacts across Staffordshire is a top priority. The Climate Change Action Fund offers financial assistance to local communities to build resilience and reduce Staffordshire’s contributions to climate change.
There are two parts to the funding scheme:
Part one (smaller schemes) – projects between £500 and £3000
Each county councillor has up to £1,500 per project. Councillors are able to jointly fund projects where the benefits can be realised across their areas.
Bids are invited from £500 – £3,000, you must speak with the county councillor/s you are seeking funding from and receive in principal support before submitting an application.
If your county councillor(s) wish to support an application and provided that the proposed project meets the criteria of the fund and the member has unallocated funds available, the application should be approved. Applications will be assessed on submission; early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.
Part two (larger schemes) – projects between £3,000 and £5,000
£35,000 is available for projects between £3,000 – £5,000.
Councillors do not have an individual budget allocated, although you must discuss your project with at least one councillor before submitting an application.
This fund is competitive, and funding will be allocated to the best and most innovative projects across Staffordshire.
Who can apply?
The funding is open to properly constituted, not-for profit organisations, including charities, societies, voluntary and community groups, parish councils and schools. Staffordshire County Council is not able to fund individuals.
You cannot submit applications to part one and part two of the scheme in the same funding year.
How to apply?
All projects must be discussed with county councillors before submitting an application. Please see the list of county councillors on our website for contact details.
There is no minimum financial contribution requirement from applicants. If an application requires additional funding to deliver the project this must be secured before applying.
There must be a clear breakdown of the costs presented in the application. Any element which exceeds £100 must be supported with at least one quote. This also includes similar items which in combination exceed £100, for example a selection of plants or a number of promotional items to deliver an event.
If you have been successful in previous rounds of funding of this scheme you must have provided the required reporting to the council before you can apply under this round of funding.
The funding application forms for are hosted on our website and your application should be submitted online where possible.
If you require a printed copy of the application form and guidance this can be requested from
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