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South Cambridgeshire District Council has opened its latest Zero Carbon Communities grant scheme, with £152,000 available for local projects that cut carbon, support nature recovery and bring communities together.
The maximum grant per project has been increased to £19,500, and eligibility has been widened to include projects on school sites and applications from parent and teacher associations where there is a wider community benefit. Sports and recreational groups can also apply where projects support wellbeing, mental health or stronger local connections.
The council said half of the funding would be reserved for schemes that directly reduce or lock up carbon, with the rest available for community engagement and nature-based projects. Applications are open until 24 July 2026.