Eco Fund 5 open

New funding will be available for your climate projects in the new year. The application deadline is 5pm on Sunday 18 January, with £10,000 to be issued across eligible projects which must be spent by 31 March. There will be a quick turnaround, so the form is available now. It includes guidelines for applying. If you haven’t applied before, to help you get started, look at how funding has been distributed previously, and what climate impacts are being targeted. Visit Eco Development Fund page, from where you can access the application form, which is also available through the link below.

What makes a good bid?

● Demonstrate climate impact and clear benefit to community
● Show match funding effort, and wider support base
● Joint bids with other members or community groups; shared resources
● Projects that can evolve and feed to new work – stretch what’s being funded
● Detailed costings that show commitment to local climate action
● Tips for future bids – attend our Q&A. Read guidance notes on form

Download the application form here. If you are not a member and wish to start an application, please join WLCAN through the button at the top right of this page before applying.

You can also scan the QR codes in the graphic for membership joining form and application form.