Funding Updates from South Cambs District Council
Don't forget to check to see if you are eligible, as some of these grants have restrictions on the geographical area.
Zero Carbon Communities Grant funding: Pre-launch Workshops
Zero Carbon Communities Grant funding of £2,000-£15,000 is available to voluntary and community sector groups, charities and parish councils. Supporting communities in South Cambridgeshire to take action on climate change. There may be some adjustments to the grant in the forthcoming round, so even if you are familiar with it or have applied before, we recommend you check for updates, and save the date for our pre-launch workshops.
- When: Pre-launch Workshops 20 May 2026
- 12.30-1.30pm or
- 6.00-7.00pm
- Applications window: 25 May-24 July 2026
- Further info: Zero Carbon Communities Grant - South Cambs District Council
- ZCC Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SouthCambsZCC/
- Questions: ZCC@scambs.gov.uk
SCDC Community Chest Grants – Funding Still Available
- About: Maximum award is £2,000. Just over £30,000 is available to voluntary and community sector groups, charities and parish councils wishing to further improve quality of life in South Cambridgeshire. Note the biodiversity ring-fenced element of the fund has been fully allocated for this financial year, but new funds will be available from the beginning of April.
- When: until 31 March 2026 and from April 2026.
- Further info: Community Chest Grants
- Questions: community.chest@scambs.gov.uk
Mick George Community Fund
- About: Capital improvements £15,000- £30,000 to community buildings and spaces.
- Must be within given radius of landfill/waste facilities in East Midlands and Anglia regions.
- When: Round 1 until 25 Feb 2026. Round 2 pending.
- Further info: Mick George Community Fund - Mick George - Construction Leaders
Amey Community Fund
- About: Refurbishment / improvement of community buildings, rooms, outdoor spaces typically £10,000- £50,000. Available to non-profit organisations within 10 miles of a registered landfill site in Cambridgeshire (excluding Peterborough).
- When: 1 March, 1 June, 1 September, 1 December 2026.
- Further info: Thalia WB Community Fund - Cambridgeshire Community Foundation
National Lottery Awards – Make a difference to the environment
- About: Funding up to £20,000 available to voluntary, community, charity, non-profit groups, to connect with nature and make a positive difference to the environment, available across England.
- When: Currently available/ongoing.
- Further info: National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment