Sustainable Communities Micro Grant Application Form

Thank you for your interest in applying for a Sustainable Communities Micro Grant. This programme supports project applications seeking grants up to £500 and is coordinated internally by our Community Support team. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and aimed to be approved within 4 weeks.

Grants shall be used to support groups in East Sussex to: reduce waste and environmental impact through adopting measures that reuse, recycle and repair products and materials. Examples of eligible activities for grants include

• Upcycling and recycling projects

• Repair and repurposing of products and/or raw materials

• Projects which promote and support the sharing of goods/materials

• Projects which support the principle of designing out waste

• Projects which deliver social outcomes in recycling, repair and reuse schemes, including those that offer training or support for individuals

 Projects which seek to use repair, reuse, recycling or upcycling activities to improve the quality of living for people in their homes are particularly encouraged.