We are offering 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 are made under two categories:

• Natural environment
  Outdoor and garden projects.  For example sensory gardens, allotment gardens, wildlife areas and composting.
  
• Built environment
  For example energy efficiency measures, composting, recycling, cycle racks and a walking bus scheme.

Who can apply?

• Schools.
• Community groups.
• Not-for-profit organisations.

All 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 grant must be recognised in all publicity related to the project.
• Successful applicants will be asked to provide:
  • before and after photographs of their projects,
  • copies of invoices and receipts to confirm completion of their work,
  • where appropriate, evidence is required of any necessary permission or consent to carry out works.

Deadline for 2008/9 round:

• Friday 23rd January 2009.

Application forms for Greening the Borough Grant 2008/9 are now available:

• submit an online application for greening the borough grant.
• for a copy of an application form please contact the climate change team using the details below.

Climate Change Team
Guildford Borough Council
Millmead House
Millmead
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 4BB

Tel: 01483 444509   
Email: climatechange@guildford.gov.uk