Application deadlines
The 2024-2025 ECCAF funding round, which was open from 9 July - 1 September 2024, is now closed. Applications for the round must have been completed and submitted by midnight on Sunday 1 September 2024 for consideration. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
Key funding areas
Applications for funding should cover one of the following categories:
- carbon emission – reduction measures
- energy – reduce consumption and installation of low carbon or renewable forms of energy
- water – reduce water consumption
- waste – minimise waste, reduce, reuse and recycle
- biodiversity – increase biodiversity and wildlife in the borough
- active travel – promote cycle, walking, and public transport
Eligibility criteria
- Non-profit organisations or groups based in Elmbridge primarily focused on serving the residents of Elmbridge can apply. The organisation structures can include:
- charities
- sustainability focus community groups
- community organisations
- schools
- faith groups
- sports clubs/centres
- village halls Scouts/Girl Guides
- Applications must be received from the delivery organisation.
- Organisations must already be established and have a bank account in place under their name, as funds will be released into the bank account upon project completion should an applicant be successful in receiving funding.
- Applications must seek to create a new project that will reduce carbon emissions through at least one category of energy, water, waste, biodiversity or active travel.
- Other considerations - education, wellbeing, community involvement, and potential for long-term positive change.
Type of projects funded
The ECCAF grant can fund projects that are creating positive tangible outcomes focused on reducing carbon emissions. Examples of projects that can be funded are included in our:
Funding available
You can apply for up to £5,000 toward your project.
Applications can be made for full or part funding of a project.
For successful applicants, funding is also dependent upon the ECCAF Terms & Conditions. Please refer to them before completing your application.
Submitting your application
The 2025-2026 funding round will open in 2025, and this page will be updated with more details closer to the opening time.
To begin preparing a project idea, please see the guidance notes and application form from the closed 2024-2025 ECCAF funding round for things to consider. We will be pleased to offer you guidance on your project idea as you develop it. Please email the Climate Change Team with queries.
2024-2025 ECCAF funding round (closed for applications 1 September 2024) guidance notes and application form for reference only:
Elmbridge Community Climate Action Fund guidance notes (PDF, 344.69KB)
Elmbridge Community Climate Action Fund application form (DOCX, 249.54KB)