Applications are invited for a share of new funding to support sustainability and carbon reducing projects in the Folkestone & Hythe district.
The Green Grant Scheme aims to help community groups, charities, town and parish councils, schools and small businesses to bring forward ways of increasing climate resilience, reduce carbon footprints and enhance green spaces and local wildlife.
There are four categories offering grants of up to £1,000, £10,000, £15,000 and £20,000 and the closing date for applications is 21 April 2025.
Applications can be made through the Folkestone Works website where there is more information about the categories and examples of the type of projects that may be eligible for funding.
On Tuesday 11 March at 7pm there will be an online session to help potential applicants who have questions about the scheme. This can be joined via Zoom. There is no need to book a place and, if required, the meeting ID is 876 6273 4963 and passcode 360625.
On Tuesday 1 April from 6pm there will be an in-person forum at The Workshop in Tontine Street, Folkestone. Information about the application process will be available and there will be the opportunity to talk to those who have received funding in a previous business focussed scheme.
Cllr Stephen Scoffham, Cabinet Member for Climate, Environment and Biodiversity, said: “We know there are already organisations very keen to get involved in this £250,000 scheme and I am delighted we’re now ready to go.
“Events have been organised for anyone who is interested to ask questions, and I very much hope we will soon be receiving applications for a wide range of innovative projects which will all help protect the environment in different ways.”
Those unable to attend the information events can send questions about the grant scheme to Green.Grants@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk