Aims/Priorities:
Thanks to funding from Rochdale Borough Council, Action Together is offering small grants of up to either £2,000 or £5,000 to help the VCFSE sector run projects to raise awareness of Climate Change and deliver activities and events that will benefit individuals and communities.
Your project must fall within one or more of the following priorities:
- Priority 1: Raising Awareness & Education: Projects that aim to educate the community about renewable energy, active travel, and sustainable ways of living. For example, running workshops, campaigns, sharing educational materials, and community events that debunk myths and promote accurate information about these topics.
- Priority 2: Planting & Growing: Projects that focus on making communities greener and enhancing biodiversity. For example, projects that encourage community-led initiatives to plant trees, grow food, create green spaces on small patches of land and grass verges, whilst promoting the benefits of these ideas, such as improving air quality, enhancing mental well-being, and providing habitat for wildlife.
- Priority 3: Repairing and Re-using: Projects that encourage a culture of repair, reuse, and waste reduction. For example, running repair shops, repair events, and upcycling workshops that empower community members to extend the lifespan of products, reduce waste and upskill community members.
We encourage groups to read the Climate Change Strategies | Rochdale Borough Council document before completing an application to ensure your project aligns with the action plan.
Who can apply:
- you are a voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) group locally rooted or actively working in the borough of Rochdale; and
- you have a turnover of less than £1,000,000
- you are a member of Action Together CIO (you can register for free to become a member here)
- you are formally constituted
Amount: Grants of up to £2,000 or up to £5000 are available
Deadline: Thursday 6th November 2025
Meet the Funder
Not sure if this is the right fund for you? Join our Meet the Funder session on Tuesday 21st October, 11.30am where you will get the chance to hear direct from the funder more information about this grant, the priorities for this grant and a bit of information around the application process.
Please note: Your project will need to be completed by November 2026.
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Please send your completed application form to: laura.augustine@actiontogether.org.uk.