The Nature Save Trust are pleased to announce that the theme of the January – February funding window is sustainable and active travel.
Sustainable and active travel options are more important than ever, as more people shift toward eco-friendly practices. The impact of travel on the environment has become a key focus, with consumers increasingly demanding greener options.
Transport is the largest emitting sector of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, producing 26% of the UK’s total emissions in 2021. The majority (91%) of emissions from domestic transport came from road vehicles. The biggest contributors to this were cars and taxis, which made up 52% of the emissions from domestic transport, Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) (20% of domestic transport emissions) and vans (17% of emissions).
Investing in sustainable and active travel initiatives is one way to help combat this.
We are looking for grant applications from charities, community groups, and organisations who are working to promote a more sustainable approach to energy efficiency through:
Vehicles – including electric vehicles, hybrid power systems, clean fuel, batteries, etc.
Infrastructure – such as public transportation systems.
Energy source – using renewable energy sources instead of fossil fuels.
Activity – walking, cycling, or using a scooter instead of driving.
Or perhaps you have a sustainable travel initiative that we haven’t even considered! If you have a completely new approach to combating this problem, then we are all ears. The deadline for this funding window is 12 pm on 27th February 2025.