Climate Action Seed Fund
/Purpose of the fund:
The Climate Action Seed Fund has been developed to empower grassroots, community-led environmental initiatives by providing small, flexible grants that support immediate, local impact. The fund is designed to lower barriers to funding for groups and individuals driving creative, sustainable, and community-centred environmental solutions.
Funding priorities
We will prioritise projects that:
Are community-driven and locally focused
Address environmental justice, climate resilience, or conservation
Encourage education, engagement, or action at a local level
Have clear, achievable outcomes within a short time frame (3–12 months)
Eligible projects might include:
Community gardens or urban agriculture initiatives
Tree planting or habitat restoration efforts
Youth environmental education programs
Waste reduction, composting, or recycling campaigns
Neighbourhood clean-up events
Local air/water quality testing and advocacy
Climate preparedness workshops or toolkits
Sustainable transportation advocacy (bike lanes, walking trails)
Funds may be used for:
Supplies and materials
Costs for staff and/or facilitators
Educational tools and printing
Venue rental or event costs
Admin support
Audit of community/organisational needs and ideas
Who can apply
We welcome applications from constituted community groups, including Parent Teacher Associations.
Selection criteria
Applications will be reviewed based on:
Community need and relevance
Environmental impact
Feasibility and clarity of plan
Level of community engagement
Equity and inclusion
Grant size:
Grants will typically range from £500 to £5,000.
Application process
Applications must be submitted online Climate Action Seed Fund - Community Foundation Northern Ireland. The fund will open on 23rd March 2026. This is a rolling fund. Applications received by the end of each month will be assessed during the following month.
