- Closing date
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Round 2 will open on Thursday, 2 April 2026. Applications must be submitted by 12 noon on Friday, 22 May 2026.
A further round is planned for later in 2026. Details will be provided at a later date.
- Purpose
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This grant scheme supports community projects that reduce waste, promote reuse and repair, and help build a circular economy.
- Eligibility
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You can apply for funding between £2,000 and £50,000 if you are part of a:
- constituted community group
- public sector body
- charity
- voluntary or social enterprise
- co-operative or community ownership initiative
- development trust
- Guidance
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Examples of eligible projects include:
- setting up repair cafés, reuse hubs or upcycling workshops
- running community swap or reuse events
- delivering creative upcycling or circular economy projects
- hosting sustainable living workshops
- creating community tool libraries or resource hubs
- sharing traditional skills through intergenerational learning
Examples of ineligible projects:
- projects that focus on recycling such as collection of metal cans for recycling
- community compost schemes
- Apply
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