Funding to insulate churches and community buildings available

Three possible places to find funding for insulation:

Climate Challenge Fund

If your church or community building is looking to fund an insulation/energy efficiency project, the Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) may be of help.

CCF grants up to £150,000/yr provide funds and support for community groups, (including faith groups), to fit insulation and other energy efficient measures in community owned buildings such as churches and church halls. To qualify for funding these buildings must be owned, managed and used by the community; grants cannot fund projects in buildings that are used exclusively for worship.

For a community group to be eligible for a CCF grant they must be community led, operate on a not-for-profit basis, prove they can achieve measurable cuts in their carbon footprint within their neighbourhood and leave a sustainable legacy in the community.

CCF grants are available until March 2015. For more information and full criteria please see www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/ccf  or call a Development Officer on 01786 468 779.

Big Lottery Funding

See Growing Community Assets http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_growing_community_assets 

Rural Priorities fund

This site has a funding database and case studies of projects that have received funding, and Rural Direct can offer practical support to find the most appropriate funds.

This site www.scottishcommunitiescan.org.uk/funding-ideas/ also has a good list of possible funders which you can access here.  

Next deadline for Climate Challenge Fund applications - 24th October 2012

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Keep Scotland Beautiful, has announced that the next deadline for applications to the Climate challenge fund is the 24th October 2012. 

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hrough the Climate Challenge Fund, Communities across Scotland can apply for grants of up to £150,000 per year to help reduce their carbon footprint and become more energy efficient. Nearly £30 million in total will be awarded to communities who come forward with innovative ideas to tackle their carbon emissions.

Previous projects supported in the past have included:

- Barra and Vatersay Community Ltd which received £62,000 over two years to develop their community led action plan for the first practical steps to carbon reduction.

- St Matthew's Primary School Cycle Club (East Dunbartonshire) which received £18,000  to promote cycling to primary children of all ages, their parents and teachers.

Please access their website here.

Climate Challenge Fund (Scotland)

Keep Scotland Beautiful, has announced that the next deadline for applications to the Climate challenge fund is the 7th September 2012. 

Through the Climate Challenge Fund, Communities across Scotland can apply for grants of up to £150,000 per year to help reduce their carbon footprint and become more energy efficient. Nearly £30 million in total will be awarded to communities who come forward with innovative ideas to tackle their carbon emissions.

Previous projects supported in the past have included:

- Barra and Vatersay Community Ltd which received £62,000 over two years to develop their community led action plan for the first practical steps to carbon reduction.

- St Matthew's Primary School Cycle Club (East Dunbartonshire) which received £18,000  to promote cycling to primary children of all ages, their parents and teachers.

Access their website for more information.