Low Carbon - Community and Culture Project
This programme is now closed to new Expressions of Interest.
The Low Carbon - Community and Culture Project has received funding from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to distribute grants to community and cultural organisations delivering from public-facing buildings in Sheffield, to explore ways to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiencies in your owned or leased building.
£600,000 has been allocated for distribution in 2024; comprising roughly of 40 small grants of up to £20,000 each.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.
Low Carbon Community and Culture Project Guidance Notes
Further information about eligibility can be found here. Please read before submitting your Expression of Interest.
(PDF, 173 KB)
Low Carbon Community and Culture Project Tenant Key Lease Terms
The appropriate declaration, confirming building ownership/management will need to be completed to progress to the next stage.
(DOC, 308 KB)
Low Carbon Community and Culture Landlord Declaration in Principle
The appropriate declaration, confirming building ownership/management will need to be completed to progress to the next stage.
(DOC, 313 KB)
Low Carbon Grant Terms and Conditions
Please see a copy of the terms and conditions applicable to any successfully received grant applications. This will confirm any agreements you would need to adhere to if your Expression of Interest, energy diagnostics and reports lead to the submission of a successfully received grant application.
These are for example only.
(PDF, 149 KB)
Meet Jess
Jess is responsible for leading the team which delivers SYCF's Grants Programmes, focusing on improved ways of working and streamlining. Jess is the lead officer for managing our volunteer recruitment and training for panels - providing on-going support and an annual panel members event. Her working days are Tuesday to Friday.
Jess O'Neill
Grants and Partnerships Manager
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