Net Zero Villages Grant/ South Cambridgeshire District Council / Deadline 26 January

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Net Zero Villages Grant Scheme

 

There’s a grant-funding opportunity for community groups, parish councils and businesses in South Cambridgeshire. Applications are now open for the Net Zero Villages grant scheme, delivered by South Cambridgeshire District Council with funding from the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. Applications will close 26 January 2025, 11:59PM.

What is available?

Grants of between £20,000 and £100,000 are available for projects that help build resilient, low carbon communities. As the grant is aimed at rural communities, areas such as Milton, Histon, Impington, Fulbourn and Teversham are not eligible for funding because they lie in the Cambridge Built Up Area (you can check if your village lies in this BUA here).

 

The Net Zero Villages scheme will fund capital projects under the following themes:

  • Energy Efficiency and Generation – Examples include installing insulation, LED lighting, solar panels, wind turbines, or battery storage for renewable energy.
  • Low Carbon Transport – Initiatives such as community-run electric shuttle buses or other sustainable transport solutions.
  • Nature-Based Solutions – Projects like green roofs, walls, or tree planting to cool and enhance community spaces.

How to apply

To read the full grant guidance and make your application, visit South Cambridgeshire District Council’s website – Net Zero Villages Grant – South Cambs District Council.

If you plan on making an application, we recommend you attend the application workshop on Wednesday 18 December, 7-8:30pm. You can also book a 20-minute slot with an officer on Friday 20 December 2024 between 9:00am and 4:00pm.

Email climateandenvironment@scambs.gov.uk to sign up for the workshop, or to book a slot.

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