Local public sector and community
organisations are invited to submit their Expression of Interests
to the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Climate
Change Opportunity Fund, aimed at schemes to combat climate
change and mitigate its effects.
The Climate Change Opportunity Fund is
now (Monday 25th
November 2024) accepting Expression of
Interests and will support Local Authorities, Parish Councils,
not-for-profit and voluntary organisations and charities. This
initiative is designed to develop and deliver innovative and
impactful projects across Cambridgeshire and
Peterborough.
Two briefing events will be held in
the next two weeks to assist public sector stakeholders and
potential grant applicants. These sessions will provide guidance
on the application process and answer any
questions.
Typical projects aimed
at protecting against or easing the
effects of climate change could include:
Funding is available for capital
projects:
Dr , Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
said:
“The Opportunity Fund empowers not for
profit and public sector organisations to enhance and protect our
natural environment, making a significant impact across our
region.
“I encourage those eligible to apply
for a grant and help us place climate and nature at the heart of
our communities, paving the way for a greener and more
eco-friendly Cambridgeshire and
Peterborough.”
Expression of Interests must be
submitted by Friday 3rd January
2025. Funding should be awarded
by March 2025, and funds must be spent by March 2026. For more
information, visit https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk/opportunityfund/.
