Grant News
Biffa Award, a UK wide funding initiative under the Landfill Communities Fund, has announced the opening of its 2025 Partnership Grants Scheme, aiming to support significant projects that enhance community facilities and protect the natural environment. Eligible organisations can apply for grants ranging from £250,000 to £1,000,000, with the total funding allocation for the scheme yet to be specified.
The scheme focuses on two primary themes:
- Built Environment projects, which aim to restore, modernise, and improve facilities such as cultural, heritage, or visitor centres of regional or national significance, ensuring they are inclusive and inspire creativity among visitors;
- Natural Environment projects, which aim to support biodiversity by protecting and restoring species and habitats, aligning with commitments outlined in national Environmental Improvement Plans and Local Nature Recovery Strategies.
Eligible applicants include fully constituted charitable or not-for-profit organisations without share capital. To qualify, projects must be within 15 miles of a significant Biffa operation or active Biffa landfill site, and within 10 miles of a licensed landfill site.
Applicants are required to secure a Third Party Contributor to fund 10% of the application value and ensure all additional funding is in place. Projects must commence in February 2026 and be completed within one year, with facilities offering a minimum of 104 days of public access annually.
Expressions of Interest must be submitted by noon on the 30th May 2025. Successful applicants will be notified in late July 2025 and invited to submit a full application. The outcome of full applications will be communicated in December 2025, with projects expected to start on-site in February 2026. Interested organisations should consult the Biffa Award website for detailed guidance notes and application procedures.
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