Non-profit groups and Local Authorities located within 10 miles of an eligible FCC Environment landfill site can apply now for grants to support amenity projects in 2023.
The FCC Communities Foundation awards grants to community projects from funds donated by FCC Environment through the Landfill Communities Fund, having provided over £250 million to more than £7,500 projects across the UK since 1997.
Through the Community Action Fund, grants of £2,000 to £100,000 are available for projects with a maximum total project cost of £500,000.
Applications will be considered from the following types of organisations:
- Registered charities which operate a community facility.
- Churches or Parochial Church Councils.
- Parish or Town Councils or Management Committees or User Associations acting on behalf of Parish or Town Councils.
- Local Authorities.
- CASC Registered Sports Clubs.
Projects must be based within 10 miles of an eligible FCC Environment waste facility in England. Applicants should use the online calculator to determine whether their proposed project meets this requirement.
The funding can be used for the provision, maintenance or improvement of public amenities including village halls, community centres, public play areas, sport and recreation grounds, nature reserves, public gardens, country parks and woodlands, and museums. All sites must be open and accessible for the general public without limit or restriction.
Grants can cover costs such as:
- Contractors.
- Materials.
- Capital items.
- Small items of equipment used by volunteers and staff to deliver the project.
Applicants should refer to the FCC Communities Foundation website to read the full guidelines before starting the application process.
The deadline for applications is 7 December 2022 (5pm).
How To Apply
The 2022 rounds are as follows:
- Round 1 closed on 2 March 2022 (5pm).
- Round 2 closed on 8 June 2022 (5pm).
- Round 3 closed on 7 September 2022 (5pm).
- Round 4 opens on 21 September 2022 and closes on 7 December 2022 (5pm).
Funding decisions are made approximately three months after the closing date.
The guidance notes and online application system can be found on the FCC Communities Foundation website.