Community Climate Change Fund

Community Energy Fund

Grants of up to £5000 are available to support activities and initiatives by communities and groups across Staffordshire Moorlands that meet the Community Energy Fund aims and objectives. Your application must meet at least 1 of the following criteria:

• Improve energy performance of a community asset/building (eg Scout Hut, tennis club)
• Support setting up/expanding a community led energy advice programme - can be used to train advisors, pay for DIY energy packs, marketing, events etc
• Support feasibility of community led renewable projects

This can fund 100% of the costs identified.

The deadline for this round of applications is 9am on 3 February 2025.

This grant scheme is administered by Support Staffordshire who can answer any questions and give assistance and/or advice to potential applicants to ensure the best possible outcome. Your application will be considered by a grant panel which is made up of representatives from Staffordshire Moorlands District Council and Support Staffordshire.

Please read the guidance document before completing your application

Community Energy Fund Guidance notes (PDF, 505 KB)

Community Energy Fund Application Form (Word doc, 646 KB)

If you need any assistance in completing this form, please telephone Support Staffordshire on 07932 888633 or email celia.muir@supportstaffordshire.org.uk

Community Climate Change and Nature Fund

The Staffordshire Moorlands Community Climate Change and Nature Fund has been established as part of the Council's efforts to tackle climate change and support nature recovery. The fund is intended to provide small grants to community-based organisations taking measures locally to tackle the climate and nature emergency.

The aim is to mobilise local communities, encourage people to work together in a voluntary capacity and empower individuals and communities to take actions which: reduce local CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions; increase the ability of nature to absorb and store greenhouse gas emission; and build resilience in nature to mitigate the impact of climate change and support biodiversity.

Small grants, usually between £400 and £1000, are available to help support the delivery of our Climate Change Strategy (PDF, 2 MB) and Plan for Nature. It will support practical measures such as tree planting and habitat improvement, community engagement works increase awareness and the skills needed to change and adapt lifestyles, green travel/transport schemes, energy saving in community buildings, local food projects and recycling and reuse projects.

The total fund available is £20,000 in 2024/2025.

Grant applications are assessed between 2 and 4 times per year by a panel made up of public, private and third sector officers.

Who can apply?

The fund is for any community group which needs some help to set up a project to support nature or tackle climate change. The group's main purpose does not need to be related to the environment, just the specific project this would deliver.

How to apply

Please read the guidance notes below before completing the Community Climate and Nature Action Fund application form to apply.

SMDC Community Climate and Nature Action Fund - guidance notes (PDF, 199 KB)

SMDC Community Climate and Nature Action Fund application form (Word doc, 135 KB)

The closing date for the current round of funding is the 2 March 2025.

Staffordshire County Council - Climate Action Fund

Staffordshire County Council has launched the Climate Action Fund. This fund is for sustainable projects that help tackle climate change and is open to all non-for-profit organisations in Staffordshire.

You can apply for this fund as well as the Staffordshire Moorlands Community Climate Change Fund.