Local Funding

Carbon Reduction Grants
Winchester City Council
Grants of up to £500 are available to:

1. Promote/support Carbon reduction initiatives - including feasibility studies; promotion of carbon reduction within the community; and installation of renewable energy or energy efficiency measures.

2. Support carbon reduction and/or recycling champions.

Applications for Carbon Reduction grants will only be accepted from one of the following:

- Parish or Town Councils

- Not-for-profit Community Groups.

Examples of the types of projects that are likely to be funded through this scheme include:


1. Installation of cavity wall or roof insulation in a community building

2. Research into the feasibility of installing solar panels on a community building

3. Cost of venue for group discussions on carbon reduction


Parish or Town Councils and Community Groups. Applications from Community Groupsmust be supported by endorsement from the parish / town council (or Winchester Town Forum in the case of communities within the town area).
Grants of up to £500
If you wish to discuss your project or have any queries regarding the Community Planning scheme please contact the Partnership and External Funding Officer (PEFO) on 01962 848582.