The Carbon Challenge Fund can offer businesses, social enterprises, community groups, charities and a whole host of public sector bodies grants ranging between £100,000 and £500,000 to carry out projects that make the most of low carbon technologies.
A wide variety of green schemes can be supported, including the installation of energy efficient and small-scale renewable energy technologies, the use of low carbon design and construction techniques, and the development of low carbon transport technologies and processes.
The initiative is funded by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) with cash from the European Regional Development Fund and is being managed by consultants Envirolink Northwest.
At present, only public sector organisations - such as schools, local authorities, hospitals and universities - are invited to submit an expression of interest outlining their potential projects.
Businesses, social enterprises and charities are currently asked to register an interest in submitting a project idea whilst the final application process is being confirmed by the European Commission.
Inviting applications to the new fund, Steven Broomhead, chief executive of NWDA, said:
“The Carbon Challenge Fund represents a key part of our commitment to creating a low carbon economy".
“As a powerhouse of innovation, the region has a sound knowledge base that will ensure businesses and the public sector are able to demonstrate leadership in dealing with climate change whilst improving efficiency, therefore reducing costs and increasing green credentials.”
Ross Dixon, of Envirolink Northwest, added: “We’re asking applicants to submit projects that demonstrate innovation either through the technologies themselves or their overall approach.
“We’re looking for projects which will bring profile and recognition to the region with ideas and approaches that can be replicated here in the North West, across the UK, and internationally.”
If you think you can take this challenge and want to know more drop me an email at mparry@straightfinance.co.uk
Posted by Martin Parry http://www.straightfinance.co.uk and http://www.mgba.co.uk
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