New fund for low-carbon communities

Edinburgh communities can now take advantage of a new fund to help cut their carbon emissions.

The Government’s Climate Challenge Fund has £18.8 million to give away to carbon-reducing community projects by 2011.

Grants of up to £1 million are available to help community groups plan, learn, communicate and, most importantly, take action to reduce carbon emissions.

Need to know

Community-led initiatives are essential in tackling climate change. Details of the fund and application packs are available via the website at www.infoscotland.com/ourfuture/61.html or from Keep Scotland Beautiful on 01786 471333 or ccf@ksbscotland.org.uk

Find out more by contacting the Sustainable Development Unit at marianne.paget@edinburgh.gov.uk or 0131 469 3584.