SHIRE Community Climate Change Grants
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Applications for 2012/13 are now being accepted. Grant applications must fall into one of the three categories:
- Energy Audit - 75% up to £1000 and 50% of the cost over £1000
- Events/Training courses for communities - 50% of the cost up to a maximum of £2,500
- Practical Installation Projects - Either 20% or 50%*
Individual application forms and accompanying guidelines have been developed for each of these grant categories. Please refer to the grant aid conditions & guidelines and application forms for further information.
About the Grant
SHIRE Community Climate Change Grants are for Parish Councils/Meetings and Town Councils, local community groups, faith groups, charities and village/community building management committees.
SHIRE Community Climate Change grants are available for projects in Leicestershire (not Leicester City or Rutland) and can assist with a variety of schemes as long as they help to improve energy efficiency and reduce the potential impacts of climate change.
Grants put local people at the heart of the community with the choice, decision making and leadership for community improvements, placed firmly within communities themselves.The process is set out in Community Involvement (pdf).
Projects might include:
- Energy audits of community buildings.
- Installation of energy efficiency measures such as new heating systems, roof or cavity wall insulation, water conservation systems, solar power systems or wind turbines.
- Training courses run for the community relating to energy efficiency/climate change.
- Community events relating to energy efficiency/climate change.
Who can apply?
Parish Councils/Meetings and Town Councils, local community groups, faith groups, charities and village/community building management committees.
What grants are available?
Grants can provide up to:
- 75% of the cost of a professional energy audits up to £1000 and 50% of the cost over £1000
- 50% of the cost of community events or training up to a maximum of £2,500
- Either 20% or 50% towards of the cost of practical installation projects*
The maximum grant available per applicant is £5,000 in any one financial year.
There is no minimum value for the works. However, applicants must be able to provide the balance of the money for the works, either from their own funds or other grant schemes or a mixture of both. Applicants must be able to demonstrate on their application form how they intend to raise the balance of funding. In-kind donations and volunteer contributions can also be taken into account.
Note: In any 12 month period the maximum combined grant amount requested from any County Council managed grant programme must not exceed 75% of project costs.
* Applications for practical projects to replace existing equipment in buildings such as gas boilers or standard double glazing are unlikely to be offered more then 20% toward the cost of the project.
SHIRE Community Climate Change Grants - Energy Audits
- Energy Audit Grant Application Form (PDF 114 KB) | Energy Audit Grant Application Form (Word 474 KB)
- Energy Audit Guidelines and Grant Aid Conditions (PDF 115 KB) | Energy Audit Guidelines and Grant Aid Conditions (Word 457 KB)
SHIRE Community Climate Change Grants - Practical Projects
- Practical Projects Grant Application Form (PDF 130 KB) | Practical Projects Grant Application Form (Word 510 KB)
- Practical Projects Guidelines and Grant Aid Conditions (PDF 121 KB) | Practical Projects Guidelines and Grant Aid Conditions (Word 462 KB)
SHIRE Community Climate Change Grants - Events and Training
- Events/Training Grant Application Form (PDF 127 KB) | Events/Training Grant Application Form (Word 485 KB)
- Events/Training Guidelines and Grant Aid Conditions (PDF 101 KB) | Events/Training Guidelines and Grant Aid Conditions (Word 582 KB)
- Order a posted Grants Pack here.(Online Form) - Please note: To help Leicestershire County Council reduce its impact on the Environment; when applying for a grant pack please state whether you require an Energy Audit, Practical Project or Events and Training pack.
Further Information
EnergyShare is a 100% renewable energy community giving everyone in the UK the opportunity to get involved in sourcing, using, and generating your own renewable energy. Visit their website for further information on funding and case studies.
Grant Customer Satisfaction Survey
Already applied for a Grant? As part of the County Councils on going commitment to providing good customer service and value for money we would be grateful if you would complete the following questionnaire.
Grant Satisfaction Survey (.PDF)
Grant Satisfaction Survey (.DOC)
Grant Satisfaction Survey (.PDF)
Grant Satisfaction Survey (.DOC)
Customer Satisfaction Survey Report
Page Last Updated: 8 February 2013
