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Elmbridge Community Climate Action Fund (ECCAF)

A grant available to community groups and organisations to help deliver carbon reduction projects and initiatives to improve sustainability in Elmbridge.

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Application deadlines

The 2025 to 2026 ECCAF funding round is now open. Applications must be completed and submitted by midnight on Sunday 22 June 2025.  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 create positive tangible outcomes focused on reducing carbon emissions. Examples of projects that can be funded will be included in our guidance notes.

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 dependent on the ECCAF Terms and Conditions. Please refer to them before completing your application.

Document
ECCAF terms and conditions 2025-2026 (PDF, 122.89KB)

Submitting your application

We will be pleased to offer you advice on your application before you submit it. Please email climatechange@elmbridge.gov.uk 

Please read our guidance notes carefully before completing your application.

Document
ECCAF guidance notes 2025-2026 (PDF, 365.66KB)
Document
ECCAF application form 2025-2026 (DOCX, 266.42KB)

The deadline for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 22 June 2025.

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