We offer grants of up to £500 for environmental projects. These projects are to raise awareness and understanding of the environment and help us to protect and improve Guildford Borough.
Applications can be made for projects which help:
- to raise awareness of climate change,
- reduce CO2 emissions
- and save energy.
Examples of eligible projects include:
- installing energy efficiency measures (loft insulation, energy efficient lighting, cavity wall insulation, presence detectors),
- renewable technologies (solar electricity, solar thermal, biomass, ground source heat pumps, wind turbines),
- cycle racks
- and recycling schemes.
Who can apply?
All must be located within Guildford Borough.
The criteria
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All applications must have an environmental/sustainable element to their project.
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All projects must be completed within a year of receiving the grant money.
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The Council reserves the right to publicise any project that has received a greening the borough grant. The grant must be recognised in all publicity related to the project.
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Successful applicants will be asked to provide:
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before and after photographs of their projects,
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copies of invoices and receipts to confirm completion of their work,
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where appropriate, evidence is required of any necessary permission or consent to carry out works.
The Greening the Borough Grant Fund application for 2009/10 is now closed. Applications are currently being processed.
If you have any queries concerning the grant scheme please contact the climate change team.
Climate Change Team
Guildford Borough Council
Millmead House
Millmead
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 4BB
Tel: 01483 444509
Email: climatechange@guildford.gov.uk