8 November 2023
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Fund for Nature
1st November Deadline
Maximum grant- £5,000
The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Fund for Nature, backed by a grant from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, is overseen by Natural Cambridgeshire and the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation.
Fund Aims:
Boost biodiversity and vital wildlife habitats.
Strengthen community bonds through greater natural space awareness and enjoyment.
Enhance public health and well-being.
Foster resilience in rural areas and communities with a nature-centric approach to climate change.
Promote sustainable green space development and management best practices.
Anglian Water Flourishing Environment Fund
1st August Deadline
Maximum grant- £10,000
Anglian Water safeguards regional species and habitats. They've initiated the Anglian Water Flourishing Environment Fund, offering grants of £2,000 to £10,000. The fund supports vital wetland conservation within their regions, focusing on principal habitats and species. Eligible projects must occur in Anglian Water and Hartlepool Water Regions, including coastal areas.
The fund supports:
Land purchase
Habitat restoration
Species conservation
Interpretation (as part of broader projects)
Materials and equipment
Reasonable travel expenses
The fund does not support:
Surveys (except when necessary for legal compliance)
Interpretation-only projects
Legal and planning fees.
Burnthouse Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
1st August Deadline, 1st February Deadline
Maximum grant- £6,000
Grants for local projects are available in select parishes near Burnthouse Wind Farm. Eligible projects must benefit a significant portion of the local community within a 5km radius from the wind farm. Parishes include Benwick, Coates, Doddington, Eastrea, March, Turves, Wimblington, and Whittlesey.
1st August Deadline, 1st November Deadline
Maximum grant- £3,000
Grants of £2,000 to £3,000 for East Cambs and Fenland groups involved in youth development related to horticulture/food. Funding may also cover local heritage and the natural environment if resources permit.
1st August Deadline, 1st February Deadline
Maximum grant- £5,000
The Healthy Fenland Fund invites applications from local groups in Fenland working to improve people's health and well-being.
Support for new groups and new initiatives is being offered by Care Network Cambridgeshire (01945 464289) and Support Cambridgeshire- enquiries@cambridgecvs.org.uk or 01223 464696
1st May Deadline, 1st November Deadline
Maximum grant- £3,000
Grants up to £3,000 to support small, local voluntary and community groups in Cambridgeshire.
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