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£100k Grants for Green Projects Across West Midlands
14 Sep
Summary
- Community groups can secure up to £5,000 for eco-friendly projects.
- A separate Youth Climate Action Fund offers grants up to £2,500.
- Projects must focus on air quality, climate adaptation, or nature restoration.
A significant funding opportunity is now available for community groups and young people in the West Midlands, with £100,000 allocated for environmentally-focused projects. The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is offering grants of up to £5,000 each through its Circular Economy Call to Action Fund. This initiative aims to support local efforts in making communities greener and more resilient.
In parallel, a new Youth Climate Action Fund has been established by the WMCA in collaboration with Bloomberg Philanthropies. This fund specifically targets individuals aged 15 to 24, providing grants of up to £2,500. Both funding streams emphasize projects that contribute to improving air quality, aiding community adaptation to climate change impacts, or restoring natural environments within Wolverhampton, Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley, Birmingham, Solihull, and Coventry.
