What kind of projects can be funded?
We welcome applications that support some of our 5 key Climate Change Outcomes.
| Climate Change Outcome | Possible actions |
|---|---|
| Carbon Reducer | Helping to reduce carbon emissions through installing renewable energy equipment, reducing energy loss through thermal insulation measures or heat loss reduction measures |
| Climate Effect Mitigator | Installing equipment for energy consumption reduction and energy efficiency (as above) |
| Climate Behaviour Change Influencer | Encouraging promotion of energy saving measures, showcasing local work, encouraging local people to use less energy or install energy reduction measures |
| Biodiversity Increaser | Increasing opportunities for biodiversity to thrive through air pollution reduction, light pollution reduction, noise reduction |
| Developing the Green Economy | Buying from local green companies and organisations, working with local green businesses |
Also, it is vital that all projects are accessible to all and of benefit to the local community.
What type of activity cannot be funded?
We cannot consider applications for:
- any activity that does not clearly benefit residents. Clearly means being able to demonstrate who will benefit and how this will be measured.
- activities primarily aimed at promoting religious or political beliefs.
- activities which do not fit in with the Fund priorities
- activities for which there is no clear evidence of need or demand.
- costs which have already been incurred before the grant has been awarded.
- ongoing running costs for existing projects for example wages (although extensions to existing projects will be considered)
- any activity that is normally the responsibility of statutory bodies.
- loans, debts or endowments.
- anything that might bring Braintree District Council into disrepute.
- costs that you would reasonably expect to fund yourself.
- costs for the benefit of individuals