New grants available to tackle climate change in Weymouth
The Town Council's set up a new scheme for local groups to apply for
A new grant scheme's being set up in Weymouth, to support projects that aim to tackle climate change and the ecological emergency.
The Town Council's launched the project, offering £10,000 to funding - to be split between local groups.
Each grant can be for between £500 and £2,500 for ideas that would:
- Reduce carbon emissions in businesses or organisations, including community and voluntary groups
- Support behaviour change and sustainable living
- Result in greater access to nature areas or supporting improvements in biodiversity
- Provide education and awareness of the climate and ecological emergency through direct engagement with hard-to-reach groups and individuals
- Help communities improve upon their surroundings, from the effects of climate change
Cllr Ryan Hope, Chair of Environment and Services Committee, said:
“The new grants can be used to encourage better biodiversity, such as tree planting or sowing wildflowers, and supports Weymouth Town Council’s commitment to tackling the climate and ecological emergency.
"Now the new scheme is up and running, I would encourage community and voluntary groups in Weymouth to apply for the funds to help make the town an even cleaner, greener place to live.”
Applications can now be made, with the successful applicants chosen in May this year.