£100,000 boost for community eco-friendly projects — SkimNews
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- West Midlands Combined Authority is offering £100,000 in grants to community groups and young people for environmentally-friendly projects
- Circular Economy Call to Action Fund grants of up to £5,000 are available to community groups
- Bloomberg Philanthropies has partnered with WMCA on a separate Youth Climate Action Fund offering up to £2,500 for 15-24-year-olds
- West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker endorsed the initiative, citing tree planting, encouraging walking and cycling, and repairing rather than throwing items away as examples of community actions making "a big difference"
- Eligible projects must focus on improving air quality, helping communities adapt to climate change, or restoring nature
- Coverage area spans seven West Midlands locations: Wolverhampton, Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley, Birmingham, Solihull and Coventry
Why it matters: Two distinct pots—one for community groups (up to £5,000), one for 15-24-year-olds (up to £2,500)—channel seed money directly into local eco projects across seven West Midlands boroughs. The Bloomberg Philanthropies partnership means the youth strand is backed by external philanthropy, not just WMCA's £100,000 alone.
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