Grants and funding for environmental improvements

In the district of Mid Suffolk, there are several funding opportunities available for projects that 

There are a range of grants and funding available for projects that aim to:

• improve the energy efficiency and environmental performance of community buildings
• improve green spaces and biodiversity in local communities
• grow food

The following support is available, and be used for the above sustainability measures:

1. Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) - can be used for community building energy and carbon improvements
2. Section 106 (S106) - can be used for community building energy and carbon improvements
3. Community Development Grants - can be used for energy, carbon and environmental projects
4. Eye Wind Turbines - can be used for energy, carbon and environmental projects. This funding is locally restricted
5. Progress Power Community Benefit Fund - can be used for energy, carbon and environmental projects. This funding is locally restricted
6. Port One Legacy Biodiversity Enhancement Fund (POLBEF) - can be used for environmental projects. This funding is locally restricted
7. Pride in Your Place Grants - can be used for environmental projects
8. Locality Awards - can be used for community building energy, and carbon and green space improvements
9. Sustainable Communities Food Fund - can be used for food waste and growing schemes

For more information about these opportunities - including how to apply for them - please visit our Funding opportunities and support webpage.