Community Infrastructure Grant

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.

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