Elmbridge scheme reopens to help fund environmental projects
A new round of funding is open for groups in an area of Surrey looking to tackle climate change.In 2024, Elmbridge Borough Council (EBC) launched the Elmbridge Community Climate Action Fund to allow groups to cut carbon emissions, enhance biodiversity, reduce waste and limit energy and water use.The most decent round of funding is open until 22 June and groups can apply for up to £5,000 per project.EBC said: "We want to support initiatives that engage the wider community and inspire others to take action, creating a more sustainable and greener environment for all."
Non-profit organisations and groups based in Elmbridge, including charities, community groups, schools, faith groups, sports clubs and village halls, are all eligible to apply.In the past, Long Ditton Cricket Club used the money to invest in a more energy-efficient chiller, Elmbridge Eco Hub bought a food waste composter and Cobham Free School replaced old lighting with LED fittings.
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A new round of funding is open for groups in an area of Surrey looking to tackle climate 2024, Elmbridge Borough Council (EBC) launched the Elmbridge Community Climate Action Fund to allow groups to cut carbon emissions, enhance biodiversity, reduce waste and limit energy and water most decent round of funding is open until 22 June and groups can apply for up to £5,000 per said: "We want to support initiatives that engage the wider community and inspire others to take action, creating a more sustainable and greener environment for all." Non-profit organisations and groups based in Elmbridge, including charities, community groups, schools, faith groups, sports clubs and village halls, are all eligible to the past, Long Ditton Cricket Club used the money to invest in a more energy-efficient chiller, Elmbridge Eco Hub bought a food waste composter and Cobham Free School replaced old lighting with LED fittings.
