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Sefton groups urged to apply for environmental grants of up to £30,000

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Sefton Council is encouraging local organisations across the Borough to apply for a fund that could net up to £30,000 for their environmental project.

This could be for you if you're part of a:

  • Charity

  • School/college

  • Faith group

  • Friends group

  • Community group

  • Residents' association

  • Other not-for-profit organisations

Read more about the Liverpool City Region Community Environment Fund below.

The Liverpool City Region Community Environment Fund supports community-led initiatives that help tackle climate change, restore nature and create healthier, greener communities.

Groups have untilmidnight on Monday 30th Novemberto apply for a grant.

Ideal projects for the fund are those that focus on the local community and meet one of the below themes:

  • Climate change and resilience

  • Transport and active travel

  • Water sustainability

  • Accessible green spaces, habitats and biodiversity

  • Carbon and environmental literacy

  • Energy efficiency

  • Food sustainability

Smaller projects and activities would have the chance to receive a grant of between £1,000 and £4,999.

Meanwhile, larger projects with 'more substantial environmental and community benefits' could receive between £5,000 and £30,000.

Your group could join the dozens that have benefitted from this funding. Click the button below to learn more or get your application underway.

Find out more and apply

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