A new initiative between Derbyshire County Council and waste contractor Associated Waste Management (AWM) is set to benefit local communities and the environment.
As part of their contract with the county council AWM is required to give some support to local communities.
They have set up a Community Fund offering 10 grants each with a maximum value of £500 to support environmental projects. The fund will be shared between Derby City Council and Derbyshire County Council, Derbyshire-based groups are eligible to apply for seven of these grants.
Applications are invited from local community or volunteering groups, Community Interest Companies (CICs), not for profit organisations or registered charities looking to fund an environmental or sustainability themed project.
The scope of the funding is wide but could include things like buying gardening equipment, creating or enhancing community gardens for people and wildlife, adding a recycled bench, putting up bird boxes, or setting up an event to encourage upcycling and reuse.
The judges from the county council, city council and AWM will be looking for projects that really pack a punch in terms for value for money, impact on the local environment and involvement with the local community.
Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Net Zero and Environment Councillor Carol Wood said: “We know that groups on the ground have the best knowledge about what could help their local communities and we welcome this funding from AWM to support environmental improvements – backing our commitment to create more prosperous, green and sustainable places with opportunities for all.”
Organisations can submit more than one application but will not be awarded more than one grant. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 30th September. Successful applicants must spend their grants by 31st March 2026. This is the first round of these grants with more to follow.
The application form along with the full terms and conditions can be found at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/community-fund
Space race! Borough Council offers R&D boost for satellite and F1 firm
Change to Employment Rights Bill a ‘step forward’ says Chamber
PCC urges residents to leave e-scooters off the shopping list
