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Grants of up to £20,000 are available for community projects that address climate challenges through sustainable water or solar infrastructure and nature-based solutions.
The ServiceNow Community Improvement Fund, delivered by ChangeX, is open to applications from schools and not-for-profit organisations across the UK.. ChangeX is a registered charity and community engagement platform that helps local groups, schools, and not-for-profit organisations start or expand community projects.
Applicants can either submit their own project idea, or deliver one of three proven climate initiatives
The proven ideas are:
- Youth-led solar: From Classroom to Kilowatts – grants of £11,000 for practical solar projects led by teenagers in schools and other youth settings
- Ecosystem restoration communities – grants of £18,000 for projects to grow and plant trees and to learn about ecosystem restoration and regenerative agriculture
- Precious plastic workspaces – grants of £20,000 for projects that develop local networks to tackle plastic pollution
Funding can cover direct set-up or maintenance costs, including space hire, insurance, seeds and planting materials, tools and training fees.
Between three and five projects will be funded.
The deadline for applications is 19 June 2026.
Useful Links:
Youth-led solar: From Classroom to Kilowatts
Ecosystem restoration communities
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