funding for community groups

The Highlands and Islands Climate Hub is pleased to be able to financially contribute to communities taking part in the Highlands & Islands Climate Festival 2024.

We have two stages of funding available exclusively for Community Groups.

  • £150 event contribution

  • Invitation to submit an event proposal for a larger event

2023 saw an incredible 55 organisations funded to host events as part of the Highlands & Islands Climate Festival and we anticipate that demand will be high for 2024. We really want to see as many communities as possible throughout Highland, Orkney and Shetland have the opportunity to take part in events during the festival therefore, we’re operating on an event contribution basis.

Our Funding for bespoke larger scale events closed on the 14th June 2024, and our £150 contribution closes on Friday 28th June 2024.

Adult and child collecting litter

£150 Event funding

  • Open to community or voluntary organisations in Highland, Orkney or Shetland Islands Local Authority areas

  • Contribution of £150 to your organisation to stage an event from 1st - 30th September 2024 as part of the Highlands & Islands Climate Festival - closing on Friday 28th June 2024

  • We will advise on your funding application no later than 5th July 2024

  • All events funded must be confirmed with dates/time by 9th August 2024 for inclusion in the Highlands & Islands Climate Festival Programme

  • Your event must be environmentally sustainable, please see our guide on Sustainable Events for further details

  • Your proposal must not be for events or activities which are otherwise funded from another source

  • To receive funding, you must be a member of the Highlands and Islands Climate Hub.

  • To apply please complete the short form below. You will receive an automated response on submission to confirm that we have received your application.

Do you have an idea for a larger event for the Highlands & Islands Climate Festival?

Whilst we can make no guarantees at this stage we are looking at various avenues for additional funding and sponsorship including the potential to match you to a local business sponsor in your area.

  • Events must take place from 1st - 30th September 2024

  • Events must take place Highland, Orkney or Shetland Local Authority areas

  • Your proposal must not be for events or activities which are otherwise funded from another source

  • Your events or activities must be environmentally sustainable, please see our Sustainability Guide for more details

  • To recieve funding, you must be a member of the Highlands and Islands Climate Hub.

  • Submission of proposals open on 17th May 2024

  • Submissions closed on 14th June 2024

  • We encourage applications as soon as possible so we can determine the funding which needs to be made available. Please submit your proposal outlining costs and date(s) of event using the button below.

Larger Event Proposals