South West Water has two grant schemes to support communities in the SWW area.
Neighbourhood Fund
There is a total budget of £100,000 to help fund community groups that benefit people and the environment. Schools, registered charities, other not-for-profit organisations, CICs and community groups can apply for a grant of £1,000 or £2,000 to help with the costs of projects that benefit the community.
SWW is looking for projects that protect nature and the environment, improve community wellbeing, provide opportunities for people to learn, bring people together and maintain community facilities.
Water-Saving Community Fund
There is a total budget of £75,000 for projects that involve people with water conservation, especially finding new inspiring ways to save water and benefit the community. Schools, registered charities, constituted not-for-profit organisations and CICs can apply for grants over £1,000; for grants under £1,000 applications from community groups are also accepted.
For both schemes the grants can be used to fund:
- equipment hire and purchase
- building materials
- skills and training
- staff time for work on the project
- professional fees
Focus of fund/fund aims:
Small grants for projects that benefit the community and the environment, including projects that help to save water
Application deadline:
Refer to the website for details of the deadlines