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Oct 6, 2009
DECC funding for Low Carbon Communities
The government has announced the launch of the Low Carbon Communities Challenge. Local authorities and community groups can apply for up to £500,000 for energy efficiency/ renewable energy measures across their locality. This could help deliver carbon-saving projects such as area-based insulation schemes or community renewables, assisting sucessful local authoirties on meeting local carbon reduction targets.
The two year programme will provide financial and advisory support to 20 'test-bed' communities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that are seeking to cut carbon emissions, support inward investment and foster community leadership. The programme is open to local authorities and community groups and the Challenge is focused on communities already taking action, or facing change in the area as a result of climate change and those looking to achieve deep cuts in carbon over the long term.
The programme will provide around £500,000 capital funding (up to 10% of that can be spent on project management) for carbon saving projects. The timescale on the scheme is short with the capital money needing to be spent very soon so bear that in mind if you are thinking of supporting or partnering in an application. The challenge will be run in two phases with applicants able to apply for either of them. Phase 1 will be for green 'exemplar' communities that have already integrated community plans to tackle climate change and Phase 2 is for communities already taking some action or facing change in their area. All applicants are required to register interest by 12 noon on Wednesday 28th October 2009.
The two year programme will provide financial and advisory support to 20 'test-bed' communities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that are seeking to cut carbon emissions, support inward investment and foster community leadership. The programme is open to local authorities and community groups and the Challenge is focused on communities already taking action, or facing change in the area as a result of climate change and those looking to achieve deep cuts in carbon over the long term.
The programme will provide around £500,000 capital funding (up to 10% of that can be spent on project management) for carbon saving projects. The timescale on the scheme is short with the capital money needing to be spent very soon so bear that in mind if you are thinking of supporting or partnering in an application. The challenge will be run in two phases with applicants able to apply for either of them. Phase 1 will be for green 'exemplar' communities that have already integrated community plans to tackle climate change and Phase 2 is for communities already taking some action or facing change in their area. All applicants are required to register interest by 12 noon on Wednesday 28th October 2009.
For more information and to apply visit the DECC website