We offer grants of up to £500 for environmental projects. These projects are to develop people’s awareness and understanding of the environment and help us to protect and improve Guildford.
Applications are made under two categories:
- Natural environment
Outdoor and garden projects. For example sensory gardens, allotment gardens, wildlife areas.
- Built environment
For example energy efficiency measures, composting, recycling, cycle racks, a walking bus scheme.
Who can apply?
Schools, community or not-for-profit groups must be located within Guildford Borough.
The criteria
- All applications must have an environmental/sustainable element to their project.
- All projects must be completed within a year of receiving the grant money
- The council reserves the right to publicise any project that has received a greening the borough grant.
The Greening the Borough Grant Fund application deadline for 2007/8 is now closed. Applications are currently being processed.
Application forms for Greening the Borough Grant funds in 2008/9 will be available from September 2008.
Community Climate Change Officer
Guildford Borough Council
Millmead House
Millmead
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 4BB
Tel: 01483 444509
Email: climatechange@guildford.gov.uk