COMMUNITY groups, parks groups and clubs that are looking to improve their local areas are being called on to apply for funding to support eco-projects across Solihull.
Veolia, in partnership with Solihull Council, has launched third round of funding through the Solihull Community Environment Fund with £20,000 available.
The Solihull Community Environment Fund, previously known as the Community Improvement Fund, has supported 13 projects since 2023, and is now back with its largest pot yet.
The fund is open to community groups, parks groups and clubs that are looking to improve their local areas. Constituted groups and clubs in Solihull can apply for up to £2,000 to support projects that benefit the local community and the environment.
This includes projects such as making litter picking accessible to all, creating a community orchard, and aiding biodiversity by planting wildflowers, sensory plants, bee friendly plants, and including bird boxes and bug houses in these areas.
Solihull Council’s cabinet member for Environment and Infrastructure, Councillor Ken Hawkins, said: “This is a fantastic offer from our partners Veolia and it will make a real difference to local environmental projects.
“I would really urge any local groups and clubs to apply.
“The money is not match-funded so your group doesn’t need to have anything in the kitty already, it just needs to be a constituted group or club with the desire and ambition to improve the local area.”
Shaun Donohue, general manager for North and Midlands for Veolia said: “We are thrilled to launch the third round of the Solihull Community Environment Fund in 2025.
“We saw some fantastic projects supported through the Fund in 2024, and we look forward to seeing what projects the community has in store this year, and supporting as many of them as we can.”
For more or to apply click here. The deadline for applications is May 9.
