The Scottish Government’s Climate Action Hub Fund has created an opportunity to build a Climate Action Hub in Glasgow which will allow us to build on and strengthen the city’s existing efforts on climate action. The Demonstrator Grant Programme lets us expand those efforts into new communities and test new ideas. We’re delighted to announce a further £30,000 of funding in 2024/5 to identify and highlight examples of innovative practice across the city. Groups will be able to apply for a grant of up to £5000 (with a minimum of £2000) for their ideas.
Applications are open now and will close at midnight on Friday the 29th of November.
Climate change is a huge issue that affects us all. We know that climate action is not accessible to everyone and that there are many more communities that need to be heard in conversations about climate change. We also believe strongly that conversations about climate need to address the specific needs and priorities of the communities involved which is why this grant is designed to provide capacity and funding directly into those communities.
Community can mean a lot of things. It can be people who live in the same place, people who share a similar background or people who are affected by similar issues.
Whoever your community is, we want to hear from groups who have new ideas for activities that engage their communities and builds their capacity to understand, participate, and act on climate change. You can apply for up to £5000 (with a minimum of £2000) to try your idea.
What does the Climate Action Hub want to achieve with the Demonstrator Grants Programme?
1. We want more people to understand the causes of climate change and its effects on communities now and in the future.
2. We want people to feel empowered to be able to act on climate change by understanding the actions they can take in their own life, and within their own communities.
3. We want people to feel empowered to have their voices heard by local and national decision makers.
4. We want to understand the barriers to climate action; what prevents communities from engaging in climate action and, just as importantly, what puts them off?
All projects should consider these outcomes. There are so many parts of our life that impact the environment and contributes to climate change. We don’t expect any one project to cover it all. It’s fine if your project wants to address a specific theme e.g. recycling, waste, local biodiversity.
Criteria
- The maximum grant available is £5000 with a minimum of £2000
- Projects must deliver to communities within the Glasgow City area
- The fund is primarily focused on the delivery of activity but the costs of meaningful consultation with communities can be considered if the application demonstrates how this will enhance delivery
- Organisations must become a member of the Glasgow Community Climate Action Network (GCCAN) and, in doing so, confirm that your organisation aligns with its vision, purpose and values
- Organisations do not need to be already working in this area but do need to demonstrate a sufficient awareness of climate issues to be able to effectively deliver the proposed activities in a way that meets the outcomes of the fund.
Projects and activities must be delivered by 31st of March 2024 with reporting due by 15th of April 2024
- Projects should be as sustainable as possible in their delivery e.g. no use of single use items
- Capital costs cannot be included in the fund. We will consider requests for small items of technology like phones, laptops etc. where essential
- Grant offers should made by the 15th of January and activity should be complete within 10 weeks with a report due 14 days after completion
Target groups
We recognise that, as part of a just transition, the work of the hub needs to reach across many communities. With that in mind, this fund is particularly interested in hearing from groups working with:
- Communities in the North East of Glasgow
- LGBTQ+ communities
- People with disabilities
- Black and ethnic minority communities
Who can apply?
The following types of organisations will be eligible to apply for funding:
Community councils
Incorporated third/voluntary sector organisations
This includes:
· Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisations (SCIO)
· Charitable Companies Limited by Guarantee
· Not-for-profit asset locked Community Interest Companies (CIC) or Companies Limited by Guarantee
· Cooperative and Community Benefit Societies
Constituted third/voluntary sector organisations
This includes:
· Unincorporated Associations
· Charitable Trusts
Unconstituted third/voluntary organisations
These organisations have no formal constitution document. Please note unconstituted groups can apply for a maximum grant of £2,000 but will require another organisation to hold the funding on their behalf. If you select this category, we will contact you to ask for further information about which organisation this will be.
As lead partner for the Hub, Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector will be administering the fund. Application details may be shared with the Climate Action Hub's delivery partners. For a full list of these partners, please go to www.gcah.scot and select "Partners" from the menu.
Applications are open now and will close at midnight on Friday the 29th of November.
The application guide will help you prepare your application and includes additional guidance on how to consider the outcomes of the fund in relation to your idea. We would recommend all applicants read this guide which can be found here:
https://d23a2e5c-a52a-4bd2-8af6-38dd87d9be0e.filesusr.com/ugd/481acd_bb2e58029dbb4e0d926d2436349d6d5a.docx?dn=2024-5%20Demonstrator%20Grant%20Application%20Guide.docx
You can register to join the GCCAN Network here:
https://airtable.com/applWKf0MpTty3KpT/shrXnLNRgRMIJ1Zxr
We would recommend that applicants register to join the network before completing their application for the fund. Any applications where we are unable to verify registration may be rejected.
If you require support with your application or have any questions about the process, please reach out to us at info@gcah.scot.
Click 'Next' to start your application.