Community groups across Westmorland and Furness are invited to apply for grants of up to £300 to support local activities for Great Big Green Week, taking place this year from Saturday 6 June to Sunday 14 June.
Thanks to the support of the Westmorland and Furness Council Locality Boards, funding is available for not for profit groups planning events that celebrate climate action and encourage people to make simple, sustainable choices. The grants, delivered in partnership with Futureproof Cumbria, can help support activities such as repair cafés, plant swaps, clothes swaps, workshops, talks and other community led initiatives.
Application forms can be downloaded from the Futureproof Cumbria website, and completed forms should be sent to: communitygrants@futureproofcumbria.org.uk. Deadline for applications is Monday 4 May 2026.
Councillor Giles Archibald, Cabinet Member for Climate, Biodiversity and Environmental Services, said:
“Great Big Green Week is a fantastic opportunity for communities to come together and showcase the positive steps we can all take to tackle climate change. I’d strongly encourage local groups to apply for a grant and get involved by organising an event or activity. Even small ideas can spark meaningful change, and these grants are here to help bring those ideas to life.
“By working together, sharing skills and supporting one another, we can make a real difference for our environment and for future generations.”
Great Big Green Week is the UK’s largest celebration of community led climate action. Led by the Climate Coalition, the week brings together organisations, communities and individuals across the country to raise awareness of climate change and inspire more people to take practical steps to reduce their carbon footprint.
This year’s theme, ‘Together for Good’ encourages people to embrace simple daily swaps that help create a better, more sustainable tomorrow.
Councillors Lorna Baker, Tony Callister and Suzanne Pender, Chairs of the Locality Boards, added:
“We are delighted that the locality boards are once again able to support Great Big Green Week. Community led action is at the heart of what makes this week so impactful, and we’re proud to help enable groups across Westmorland and Furness to bring their ideas forward.
“These grants are an important way of empowering local people to take practical steps that benefit their communities and the environment, and we look forward to seeing the creativity and community spirit that this year’s events will bring.”
For more information about the Great Big Green Week, visit their website..
