Little Green Grant

Funding for a Sustainable Pembrokeshire

If you have a project or idea which you think will help you and others in your community to put this into practice then the Little Green Grant could offer you some help to get started.

What is the Little Green Grant?

The Little Green Grant is a local grant initiative supported by the Sustainable Development Fund, which is administered by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority and funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.  The Little Green Grant is managed locally by the Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services with support from the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority.

Who can apply?

Individuals, groups of individuals, voluntary or community groups, local organisations or small businesses may apply for up to £1,500 towards a project.  

Is your project eligible for funding?

Successful projects must be in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park or demonstrate genuine support and benefit to communities within the National Park if they do not fall within Park boundaries.  Projects must achieve one or more of the principles of sustainable development which include:

• Protecting the environment
• Careful use of natural resources
• Greater understanding and awareness of sustainable living
• Recognising the needs of all people
• Providing opportunities for local employment and economic growth

In addition projects should:

• Deliver a more sustainable way of life
• Demonstrate consideration of how activities funded will continue longer term
• Demonstrate commitment by match funding 25% or more of total project costs.  This can include voluntary and in-kind contributions

Grant priorities

Priority will be given to projects that address the impacts of climate change.

What can the money be used for?

Revenue costs including:        

• Research work                        
• Fees (workshops)
• Feasibility studies
• Project running costs (expenses, administration, insurance)
• Training costs
• Promotion or communication costs (leaflets, events)

Capital costs relating to the purchase of physical items of equipment or making improvements to a building or facility, including:

• Equipment
• Tools

Electronic office equipment will not be funded unless fundamental to project outcome.

Types of project the grant could support

• Community allotments
• Community composting
• Education or information resources
• Development of newsletters/ websites/ information networks
• Community based sustainable transport initiatives
• Sustainable food production and consumption of local produce
• Sustainable use of water resources and access to water
• And lots more……

Links between PAVS’ Pembrokeshire Impact Fund and the Little Green Grant

PAVS’ Pembrokeshire Impact Fund (PIF) supports capital costs only for groups carrying out projects in Pembrokeshire. If a project meets the criteria for both grant schemes then complementary funding could be applied for from the Little Green Grant for revenue project costs whilst applying to the Pembrokeshire Impact Fund for capital costs.  These two schemes run in parallel with the same assessment process and grant deadlines.

Applications can also be made to the Little Green Grant for stand alone revenue projects or capital / revenue projects that do not fit the criteria for the PIF.

How to apply

Request a copy of the application pack or seek further guidance to complete the application from the Development Team at PAVS on (01437) 769 422.

How will your application be assessed?

Applications will be considered on a quarterly basis for approval by a multi-agency panel. 

Next deadline:

Friday 17 February 2012

2012/ 2013 deadlines

25 May 2012

7 September 2012

16 November 2012

8 February 2013

The current scheme runs to March 2013.