Aims/priorities: The funding is intended to support projects that make it easier for the public to repair, reuse or recycle their consumer electricals.
Projects should either:
- Expand existing collection methods for small electricals.
- Trial new approaches to repairing, reusing and/or recycling electricals.
Who can apply? Applications will be accepted from registered organisations including:
- Charities.
- Local authorities.
- Waste partnerships.
- Private waste contractors.
- Other private companies.
- Compliance schemes.
Grant amount: A total of £750,000 is available.
Grants of up to:
- £100,000 (per applicant) for projects to expand collection methods for small electricals. Organisations can apply up to £0.50 per household receiving the service.
- £50,000 per project to trial new approaches to repairing, reusing and/or recycling electricals. Applications above £50,000 may be considered if the project demonstrates significant impact (in terms of households covered and/or projected tonnes/items collected) and longevity.
Projects should be at least a year long.
Material Focus will provide successful applicants with project management support.
Application process: An application pack can be found on the Material Focus website.
Deadline: There is no deadline for submissions as applications will remain open on a rolling basis.
Contact information: Email: funding@materialfocus.org.uk