Sustainable Community Buildings helps organisations identify and make changes to their community building, to reduce their carbon footprint and save money on bills.

Groups will have the opportunity to complete free carbon literacy training and work with energy experts to develop environment plans, to identify how they can improve sustainability and save money. Grants of £50,000 are available to make improvements such as the installation of solar panels, energy efficient lighting or improve insulation.

More information can be found on the Sustainable Community Buildings webpages: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/sustainable-community-buildings

When to apply

Applications will open from 11 September 2024 to 23 October 2024 for groups with community buildings in Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Derry City and Strabane District Council, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council or Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area.

Applications will open from 8 January 2025 to 19 February 2025 for organisations with community buildings in Belfast City Council, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, and Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council area.

The programme was open for applications earlier this year for organisations in
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Mid Ulster District Council, Ards and North Down Borough Council and Armagh City and Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area.

Around 50 applicants have now completed accredited carbon literacy training and are identifying what they can do to reduce their carbon footprint, save money and improve their area.

As part of their strategy to 2030, It starts with community, The National Lottery Community Fund has a clear focus on funding groups that consider environmental sustainability.

The National Lottery Community Fund - Sustainable Community Buildings | The National Lottery Community Fund (tnlcommunityfund.org.uk)

Enquiries: 028 9055 1455 or enquiries.ni@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk