Climate Change Opportunity Fund / CPCA / Deadline for EOI 3rd January
£1m fund now open for Local Climate Projects
Local public sector and community organisations are invited to submit their Expression of Interests to the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Climate Change Opportunity Fund, aimed at schemes to combat climate change and mitigate its effects.
What is available?
The Climate Change Opportunity Fund is now accepting Expression of Interests and will support Local Authorities, Parish Councils, not-for-profit and voluntary organisations and charities. This initiative is designed to develop and deliver innovative and impactful projects across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Two briefing events will be held in the next two weeks to assist public sector stakeholders and potential grant applicants. These sessions will provide guidance on the application process and answer any questions.
Typical projects aimed at protecting against or easing the effects of climate change could include:
- Collaborative or innovative projects that can be replicated or extended across the area
- Projects that significantly cut carbon emissions offering high value for money
- Biodiversity improving and energy saving and generation projects
- Projects that unlock significant additional funding
Funding is available for capital projects
- Funding from £50k to £150k could be available for individual projects
- Up to £250k for exceptional collaborative projects
- A 10% match funding is required
- Projects demonstrating collaboration with partners are welcomed.
How to apply
Application Timeline
- Applications Opened: Monday 25 November 2024.
- Expression of Interest Deadline: 5 PM, Friday 3rd January 2025.
- Application Deadline: 5 PM, Friday 17 January 2025.
- Announce funding decisions: By Monday 17 March 2025.
Please visit this website to find out more and to apply: Climate Change Opportunity Fund 2024/25 – Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
