Remember that we offer our own Community Match Funder which supports not for profit groups and organisations who wish to deliver carbon reduction projects.
Our fund will pay for 50% of your project’s costs, up to a maximum of £10,000, for projects that have already received funding (from a minimum of two other sources in the community) that make up the remaining project costs.
Apply for the Community Match Funder
Some grants are only open to applications for a short time. When we discover these, we post about them in our Facebook group. Join the group to make sure you don’t miss out. The Suffolk County Council funding team also have a fortnightly grant alerts newsletter, sign up here.
You may also be able to benefit from your district/borough councils’ grants and their Councillor Locality Award. Find out more: Babergh, East Suffolk, Ipswich Borough, Mid Suffolk, West Suffolk, County Council. Your Town/Parish Council may also be able to help through their Community Infrastructure Levy.
Wickes Community Programme
What? Open to all local community groups and charities seeking help for improvement projects.
How much? Not specified.
No deadline.
Find out moreGreater Gabbard Community Fund
What? Supports projects delivered in Lowestoft and the surrounding area.
How much? Up to £1,000
Deadline? 29th March, 28th June, 25th October
Find out moreEnergy for Tomorrow
What? Grant funding, tools and support to innovative energy projects that can drive a greener, fairer future.
How much? Not specified.
Deadline? Express your interest by email. If your project is in scope, you must submit your application form by 17th April.
Find out moreOne Stop – Community Partnership
What? For groups within 2 miles of a One Stop shop (lots in Suffolk, check their map) who are tackling food poverty, reducing waste, improving the environment and more.
How much? Up to £1,000
Deadline? 31st March but applications reopen 2nd June
Find out moreAviva Community Fund
What? A match fund for communities promoting healthy, thriving communities by preventing, preparing for and protecting against the impacts of climate change.
How much? They will match any amount up to £50,000!
No deadline.
Find out moreBritish Airways Better World Community Fund
What? To help drive change in local communities. For every pledge made towards your project they’ll match it up to £250.
How much? Up to £10,000 or 50% of your project target.
Deadline? When the funds are fully allocated.
Find out moreSwire Charitable Trust
What? Grants for projects that supports the UK’s biodiversity or connects people to the environment.
How much? £5,000-£60,000
Deadline? No deadline – groups should expect to hear the outcome within 2-3 months.
Find out moreStour Valley Environment Fund
What? Supports charities and voluntary groups working to enhance the environment in the Stour Valley.
How much? Up to £2,500.
No deadline.
Find out moreSimon Gibson Charitable Trust
What? Provides grants to registered charities who are supporting heritage and the natural environment.
How much? Typically between £3,000 and £10,000.
Deadline? 31 March each year for the June Trustees meeting.
Find out moreNetwork Rail Community Tree Planting Fund
What? Fund that supports community tree planting projects.
How much? From £2,500-£15,000
No deadline.
Find out moreSustainable Community Food Fund
What? Grants for VCFSE organisations working in Ipswich Borough on food-related projects.
How much? Not specified.
Deadline? None, but funds must be spent by March 2026.
Find out moreNature First Small Grants Scheme – East Suffolk only
What? For projects that specifically contribute to the enhancement of local biodiversity and/or its understanding and appreciation by the local community.
How much? £250-£1000
Deadline? This scheme will be available until the fund is depleted.
Find out moreThe Stobart Sustainability Fund
What? Supports non-profit organisations, community groups and educational facilities to transform their local community through projects that tackle climate change, reduce carbon emissions or that protect and enhance the environment.
How much? Not specified.
No deadline.
Find out moreThe National Lottery Community Fund
What? For community projects that build strong relationships within communities, improve the spaces that matter to communities, and more.
How much? From £300 to £20,000.
Deadline? Ongoing grant but groups must apply at least 16 weeks before starting activities.
Find out moreEnergy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme
What? Registered Charities, Community Interest Companies, Co-operative Societies and Community Benefit Societies can apply for funds to deliver energy related projects lasting up to two years.
How much? A minimum of £20,000 can be requested.
No deadline.
Find out moreBig Bike Revival Summer 2025
What? Grants to deliver a programme of either Fix events, Learn events or Ride events to encourage adults to cycle.
How much? £2,000-£3,500
Deadline? 14th July 2025
Find out moreMaterial Focus Electrical Recycling Fund
What? Grants to support communities across the UK to reuse and recycle small household electricals.
How much? £50,000-£100,000
Deadline? When the funds are fully allocated.
Find out moreEnergy Efficiency Sharematch
What? Supports co-operative and community benefit societies to raise capital via community shares to pay for measures that reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint.
How much? Match grants of 25% – 33% of the total raised on the Crowdfunder platform, up to £30,000, or £50,000 for disadvantaged areas or underrepresented groups.
Deadline? March 2026
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