Groups and organisations can apply for funding to help people understand how climate change affects their lives and what actions they can take.

The Climate Engagement Fund will support groups to act as ‘trusted messengers’ in their communities, and lead climate change initiatives that:
– reach all parts of society
– build understanding
– enable participation in policy development
– encourage climate action

The total value of the Climate Engagement Fund in 2025 – 2026 is £275,000. You can apply for a grant of between £25,000 to £80,000 for your project.

The project period is August 2025 – 31 March 2026, when all funded activity must be completed. Funding cannot be used to cover capital costs.

Climate Engagement funding can be used for activities such as:
– events, lectures, and festivals
– climate conversations and workshops
– interactive exhibitions and participatory arts
– training and climate coaching
– youth programmes and citizen science
– informative games and mobile applications
– staff costs directly linked to project design and delivery

For further information, please contact climatechangeengagement@gov.scot or visit https://www.gov.scot/publications/climate-engagement-fund/pages/overview/.