funding
for community groups
The Highlands and Islands Climate Hub is pleased to be able to financially contribute to communities taking part in the Highlands & Islands Climate Festival 2024.
We have two stages of funding available exclusively for Community Groups.
£150 event contribution
Invitation to submit an event proposal for a larger event
2023 saw an incredible 55 organisations funded to host events as part of the Highlands & Islands Climate Festival and we anticipate that demand will be high for 2024. We really want to see as many communities as possible throughout Highland, Orkney and Shetland have the opportunity to take part in events during the festival therefore, we’re operating on an event contribution basis.
In addition to the event contribution funding, we invite proposals for larger scale events. Give us your ideas, we want to hear them and also hear what funding you would need to make the event happen.
We are pro-actively seeking sponsorship for the Highlands & Islands Climate Festival 2024 to create a funding pot to enable these events to take place either through funding or by matching you to a local business sponsor in your area. We can make no guarantees at this stage but we are working in the background on making this possible.
We would encourage organisations who want to hold a large event to apply at this stage for both event contribution funding and make a larger event proposal.
Event funding
Open to community or voluntary organisations in Highland, Orkney or Shetland Islands Local Authority areas
Contribution of £150 to your organisation to stage an event from 1st - 30th September 2024 as part of the Highlands & Islands Climate Festival
Your event must be environmentally sustainable, please see our guide on Sustainable Events for further details
Your proposal must not be for events or activities which are otherwise funded from another source
Funding applications open on 17th May 2024
Applications will close on 28th June 2024
We will advise on your funding application no later than 5th July 2024
All events funded must be confirmed with dates/time by 9th August 2024 for inclusion in the Highlands & Islands Climate Festival Programme
To apply please complete the short form below. You will receive an automated response on submission to confirm that we have received your application.
Do you have an idea for a larger event for the Highlands & Islands Climate Festival?
Whilst we can make no guarantees at this stage we are looking at various avenues for additional funding and sponsorship including the potential to match you to a local business sponsor in your area.
Events must take place from 1st - 30th September 2024
Events must take place Highland, Orkney or Shetland Local Authority areas
Your proposal must not be for events or activities which are otherwise funded from another source
Your events or activities must be environmentally sustainable, please see our Sustainability Guide for more details
Submission of proposals open on 17th May 2024
Submissions close on 14th June 2024
We encourage applications as soon as possible so we can determine the funding which needs to be made available. Please submit your proposal outlining costs and date(s) of event using the button below.
