Glassmoor Local Environment Fund

Glassmoor Local Environment Fund is a small grants fund available to groups in Whittlesey, Coates, Eastrea, Pondersbridge and Ramsey Mereside and the surrounding area.

For grants for projects in other geographical areas see: Grants page

What is Glassmoor Local Environment Fund?

Glassmoor Local Environment Fund is a small grants fund available to groups in Whittlesey, Coates, Eastrea, Pondersbridge and Ramsey Mereside and the surrounding area to fund projects that improve the environment and enhance residents' knowledge of an environmental issue.

Glassmoor Local Environment Fund was established in 2007 and is managed by a committee including:

Fenland District Council
Huntingdonshire District Council
Local representatives living within the turbine catchment

Money will be added to it for 25 years (in total) by EDF Renewables, which owns and runs Glassmoor wind farm, Whittlesey.

Over the 25-year lifetime of the project around £437k will be added to the fund (fluctuating according to RPI).

Typically, successful bids are of a maximum of around £10,000, but there is no formal maximum bid.

The fund can be used to fund the entire cost of a project, though the awarding committee may choose to offer part funding.

Funding is awarded once a year.

Who can apply to Glassmoor Local Environment Fund?

Constituted community groups or organisations (with a written constitution - or governing document - which sets out rules on how the organisation is run) can apply for funding, including volunteer groups, town and parish councils and charities.

What Glassmoor Local Environment Fund can support

The committee will consider bids that enhance or protect the environment and educate people about an environmental issue.

Examples include:

Theme	Examples
Energy efficiency	Insulation Efficient lighting Draught proofing Community engagement projects
Renewable energy	Solar panels Wind power Heat pumps Biomass (e.g. wood) heating
Water efficiency	Rain water recycling Grey water reuse Paving or communal planting to prevent flooding Compost toilets
Wildlife	Creating habitats Protecting species Restoring communal green spaces for wildlife
Waste	Projects aiming to reduce or recycle waste
Transport	Car sharing Bio-diesel vehicles Community cycling
Sustainable materials	Projects aiming to increase the use of sustainable materials

This list is not exhaustive. Other ideas are welcomed.

The following will not be funded:

Bids from 'for profit' organisations
Bids from individual households
Fulfilment of statutory duty, running costs or maintenance
Projects that won't have enough environmental or educational benefit
Projects where the works have been completed prior to approval

How to apply to Glassmoor Local Environment Fund

Applications for the latest funding round are open until 8am on Monday, March 31, 2025.

To apply, please use the scoring criteria (Word doc, 345 KB) as guidance (this will help you to meet the requirements of the fund) and complete the application form (Word doc, 380 KB).

The committee will judge applications in either April or May.

Successful bidders are invited to put a plaque up once the project has been completed. The Environmental Projects Team can arrange for this to be provided.

If you have any queries, please contact the Environmental Projects Team via our contact us page or email streetpride@fenland.gov.uk