Facilitation Fund: Inspiring Action for a Sustainable Future

Facilitation Fund now re-open

Transition Stroud‘s aim is to “Inspire action for a sustainable future”. We want to encourage everyone in the community to take actions, however small, to achieve this vision. We want to harness the energy and ideas you have and support them in whatever ways you need.

Have you got an idea that can impact on climate change and make Stroud District a more resilient community? If so read on!

Our Facilitation Fund is available to support the local community to take action on sustainability. We can offer small grants of up to £500 per application (or up to £1000 in exceptional circumstances) to help pump prime new ideas and get things started.

We’re thrilled to be able to offer people and groups across Stroud District this funding – which we have been able to open up due to the generous support of Harmony Fire.

How to Apply

Read our Application Guidance here and then complete our simple online application form to apply. 

Not great with forms? No problem. We want to make applying to the fund as accessible as possible, so if you prefer, you can send us a short video or audio recording about your idea instead. Check the Application Guidance for how to submit a recorded application.

There is no deadline, but we only have limited funds, so it is best to apply as soon as you are able. You can find our application assessment criteria here.

If you have questions please contact us. Please be aware that we are ourselves a grassroots micro organisation and may not be able to get back to you right away. We will aim to respond to all applications within 3 weeks.

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So what kind of projects have got funding so far?

“SOS cookbook”  – where the money raised goes to support the Stroud Foodbank

Thermal Imaging Project on homes in Stroud to identify key learning points that were shared with the home owners and at a public meeting

Stainless steel water bottles that can replace single use plastic ones  – and targeting their distribution at key groups

Developing learning activities about sustainability for children that can be integrated into normal everyday family actvities

Funding a short video  – “7 Days to Change the World” which is targeted at young people  – to introduce them to actions they can take to reduce their carbon footprint.

Researching the viability of a Stroud “Local Enterprise Forum” – which would engage the Stroud public to support small ethical businesses that are seeking to grow.

Building raised beds at Stroud Station and filling them with plants – a collaborative project that will include GWR, Network Rail, local businesses, students and residents.

All ideas that help Transition Stroud meet its aims are welcomed. If you would like more information or to discuss your idea then please get in touch.

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Supporting the fund

Thanks to Harmony Fire for agreeing to support the re-opening of this Fund for our communities. Donations like this enable us to fund key projects.

Any support you can offer makes a huge difference

You can help us to realise our goal of Inspiring Action for a Sustainable Future through a one-off donation or by downloading our Standing Order Form

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