Herefordshire Funding Opportunities Update July 2016 Useful Contacts

Funding for environmental / community projects from the Veolia Environmental Trust

Purpose: The Veolia Environmental Trust award grants under the Landfill Communities Fund to community and environmental projects in the UK that are near some of the landfills and facilities operated by Veolia Environmental Services UK plc. The Trust supports community and environmental projects across the UK. These could include projects aiming to install or enhance play areas and skate parks, restore footpaths and green spaces, protect natural habitats, improve community halls and restore churches.
Who can apply: Constituted, not-for-profit organisations. Project needs to be within five miles of a site operated by Veolia Environmental Services (UK) plc and eligible to be registered with ENTRUST.

Location check: http://www.veoliatrust.org/index.php?fuseaction=Help.location

Amount available: The average award is between £20,000 and £40,000.

Deadline: 26^th February / 27^th May / 26^th August / 25^th October

Funding for community projects including building improvements - Tarmac Landfill Comms. Fund

Purpose: This fund accepts applications located within a specific geographical area. Projects must be located within 10 miles of a licensed landfill site owned by any operator. Projects must also be located within 7 miles of Lafarge Tarmac waste, recycling, asphalt or aggregates operation, though projects other than those in particularly rural areas are now unlikely to receive funding if their project is greater than 3.5 miles from the nearest site.
This criterion can be checked by emailing the project site postcode to us or by using the Lafarge Tarmac location finder function on their website: http://www.tarmac.co.uk/about_us/locationfinder.aspx. Please note that when using the location finder ensure that the relevant boxes on the right-hand side of the screen are ticked (aggregates, asphalt, recycling and waste) as not all sites qualify under the scheme.
Who can apply: Not for profit organisations. Projects must be within a seven-mile radius of a Lafarge site. The project site must also be within a 10-mile radius of a licensed landfill site. BigThis is not necessary a traditional landfill site, but a licensed waste operation; it might be a quarry, recycling company or waste treatment plant. To locate your nearest licensed waste operator please search the public register on the Environmental Agency website using the link below - select Environmental Permits (Waste Operations) from the dropdown menu: http://epr.environment-agency.gov.uk/ePRInternet/searchregisters.aspx
Amount available: The LCF funds capital projects only. The main types are public amenities (such as community halls, parks, play areas etc.) or projects for the improvement of biodiversity.
Deadline: Not specified, please contact Derbyshire Environmental Trust.
Further information: The scheme is run by Derbyshire Environmental Trust on behalf of Lafarge. Contact the trust for full details and an application pack: [e-mail] or phone [phone]/538614
For more information about applying for Landfill communities funding please see the guidance on the Herefordshire Council website: https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/business-and-employment/regeneration/community-development-funding-advice

Improvements funding for community facilities – Screwfix Foundation

Purpose: The Screwfix Foundation aims to support projects that will fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and community facilities specifically for those in need in the UK. The Foundation will help local charities on a case by case basis
Who can apply: Organisations with charitable status.
Amount available: Up to £5000.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Please also see Awards for All – Grants of up to £10,000 towards capital projects with a total cost of less than £25,000.

Environmental Projects

Free Trees for School, Community and Youth Groups

Purpose: The Woodland Trust has 4,750 free tree packs to give away to schools, community and youth groups. The free tree packs are available for planting on one publicly accessible site. The packs available are Small (30 saplings); Medium (105 saplings); Large (420 saplings). Packs will be awarded on a first come first serve basis.
Who can apply: All applicants need to do is find a suitable site and supply the volunteer planters and tree protection. The woodland should be enjoyed for years to come. The planting area should be accessible to the public so that it can be used and enjoyed by others. Exceptions are made for schools and in circumstances where free access may not be possible, such as on grounds belonging to health organisations, residential care homes or hospices.
Deadline: The closing date for applying for a free pack is the 7th September 2016.
Smart Energy Small Grants for Communities

Purpose: Grants of up to £10,000 are available from the Smart Energy GB in Communities fund to promote the benefits and use of Smart meters. The grants can be used to fund activities that deliver results against one or more of these outcomes: raising awareness of smart meters and understanding their key benefits; increasing interest in getting a smart meter installed; motivating people to use their smart meter; educating people on how to get the most benefit from using their smart meter.
Who can apply: Local community groups, including charities, clubs, social enterprises, residents associations and parish councils.
Deadline: The project must be completed by 31st December 2016. Applications are accepted and assessed on a rolling basis but the final application deadline is 30th September 2016.