A NEW round of funding has been launched to back climate and nature projects.
Stroud District Council is offering small grants for 2026/27 through its climate and nature grants, following the success of its most recent round, which supported 33 community-led projects across the district.
The scheme was announced during a celebration event at Stroud Brewery, where previously funded groups gathered to share ideas and practical advice.
Councillor Martin Pearcy, chair of the council’s environment committee, said: "These grants show what can be achieved when local people are given the support to turn ideas into action which range from those supporting nature regeneration helping our threatened wildlife, to reducing waste and ideas on reusing things we otherwise throw away, to water use and clean energy.
"People’s creativity, community spirit, volunteer commitment and the young people’s engagement on these projects has been amazing.
"We are delighted to open another round and look forward to supporting even more community-led initiatives that help tackle the climate and nature emergencies."
The climate and nature grants offer up to £2,000 per lead organisation and are designed to support community projects that help local people adapt to climate change, encourage behaviour change among individuals with high carbon footprints, or contribute to nature recovery within Stroud district.
Applications are open to constituted organisations, or affiliated groups, operating within Stroud district. Lead organisations must have an active bank account in their own name.
Applications can be submitted in a written document, a recorded spoken submission or an illustrated format.
Projects funded in the last round included spring bulb planting to boost biodiversity, wildflower meadow management, public upcycling workshops, youth climate art schemes and the installation of swift, bat and owl boxes in several parishes.
Other initiatives included the creation of rain gardens, improvements to green space access and habitat restoration for wildlife.
Many of these projects are being celebrated on the council’s Facebook page and in its weekly email news bulletin.
The application deadline is Monday, May 25.
Applications should be emailed to climate@stroud.gov.uk.
More information about eligibility and the application process is available on the Stroud District Council website.
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