Aims/priorities:
The funder is seeking to work with organisations to understand how young people who are experiencing inequality view the climate emergency and what issues are most important to them. This could include practical environmental projects, carbon reduction initiatives, education and awareness work, or advocacy and campaigning.
Activities should be led by children and young people (up to the age of 25 years) and could include:
- Practical environmental projects.
- Carbon reduction initiatives.
- Education and awareness work.
- Advocacy and campaigning activity.
Who can apply:
The fund is open to the following types of organisations:
- UK charities registered with the relevant charity regulator.
- Community interest companies (CICs).
- Charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs).
- Community benefit societies.
- Voluntary or community organisations.
- Not-for-profit companies limited by guarantee (with a not-for-profit ‘asset lock’ clause).
- Schools (if the project is not linked to the national curriculum).
- Statutory bodies (including local authorities, town, parish and community councils).
Grant amount:
Grants of up to £20,000 per year for up to two years (£40,000 in total) are available.
Grant amounts requested cannot be more than 25% of annual income.
Deadline:
16 October 2023.
Application process:
Guidelines and an application form can be found on the Energy Saving Trust website.
There is a two-stage application process:
- Stage one is to submit a short expression of interest form which will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the deadline of 16 October 2023.
- Stage two is to submit a full application by the deadline of 27 October 2023. This is by invitation only to those who were successful at stage one.
Contact Energy Saving Trust for more information or to discuss ideas and projects.
Contact information:
Email: matthew.little@est.org.uk