Funding Available to Involve More People in Tackling Climate Change 

The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) has announced that the Climate Action Fund – Our Shared Future is open for applications.

This fund is part of a broader, ten-year £100 million commitment to supporting climate-related activities at the community level and aims to support projects that integrate climate action into everyday community life, particularly targeting groups and individuals who have not previously engaged with environmental issues.

The central aim of the initiative is to increase participation among communities that have historically faced barriers to involvement, including those experiencing poverty, discrimination, or other forms of disadvantage.

Grants available through the programme range from £500,000 to £1.5 million for most projects, with the possibility of up to £3 million for exceptional initiatives running over a period of up to seven years.

The fund anticipates supporting up to 25 projects, prioritising formal partnerships between community, voluntary, and public sector organisations.

Organisations eligible to apply include:

• Voluntary and community organisations
• Registered charities
• Charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs or SCIOs)
• Schools, colleges, and universities (provided the project benefits and involves the wider local community)
• Statutory bodies (including local authorities, town, parish, or community councils)
• Other not-for-profit organisations

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis until at least 17 December 2025

Prospective applicants are encouraged to consult with the NLCF prior to submission to ensure alignment with programme objectives.
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