Community Climate Change Fund

Community Energy Fund

Grants of up to £5000 are available to support activities and initiatives by communities and groups across High Peak that meet the Community Energy Fund aims and objectives. Your application must meet at least 1 of the following criteria:

• Improve energy performance of a community asset/building (eg Scout Hut, tennis club)
• Support setting up/expanding a community led energy advice programme - can be used to train advisors, pay for DIY energy packs, marketing, events etc
• Support feasibility of community led renewable projects

This can fund 100% of the costs identified.

The deadline for this round of applications is 9am on 3 February 2025.

This grant scheme is administered by High Peak CVS who can answer any questions and give assistance and/or advice to potential applicants to ensure the best possible outcome. Your application will be considered by a grant panel which is made up of representatives from High Peak Borough Council and High Peak CVS.

Please read the guidance document before completing your application

Community Energy Fund Guidance Notes (PDF, 561 KB)

Community Energy Fund Application Form (Word doc, 378 KB)

If you need any assistance in completing this form, please telephone High Peak CVS on 01663 735350 Option 5 or email hello@highpeakcvs.org.uk

Community Climate Change and Nature Fund

The High Peak Community Climate Change and Nature Fund has been established as part of the Council's efforts to tackle climate change and support nature recovery. The fund is intended to provide small grants to community-based organisations taking measures locally to tackle the climate and nature emergency. 

The aim is to mobilise local communities, encourage people to work together in a voluntary capacity and empower individuals and communities to take actions which: reduce local CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions; increase the ability of nature to absorb and store greenhouse gas emissions; and build resilience in nature to mitigate the impact of climate change and support biodiversity.

Small grants, usually between £400 and £1000, are available to help support the delivery of our Climate Change Strategy (PDF, 2 MB) and emerging Plan for Nature. It will support practical measures such as tree planting and habitat improvement, community engagement works to increase awareness and the skills needed to change and adapt lifestyles, green travel/transport schemes, energy saving in community buildings, local food projects and recycling and reuse projects.

Grant applications are assessed around twice each year by a panel made up of public, private and third sector officers.

Who can apply?

The fund is for any community group which needs some help to set up a project to support nature or tackle climate change. The group's main purpose does not need to be related to the environment, just the specific project this would deliver.

The fund is administered by High Peak Community and Voluntary Support (HPCVS). Please contact Donna Wren at hello@highpeakcvs.org.uk or 01663 735 350 if you wish to discuss your application.

How to apply

Guidance Notes for the Community Climate and Nature Action Fund (PDF, 347 KB)

Application Form for the Community Climate and Nature Action Fund April (Word doc, 256 KB)

The closing date for the current round of funding is the 2nd December 2024.