Crowdfund Norfolk

Supporting environmental, sustainability and net zero projects in Norfolk

Norfolk County Council have teamed up with Crowdfunder to launch Crowdfund Norfolk.

Using the power of the crowd, we’re helping environmental, sustainability and net zero projects to get the funding they need to turn their ideas into a reality.

Projects that match the eligibility criteria will be eligible for 50% funding, up to the maximum value of £10,000.

Projects supported by Crowdfund Norfolk

About this fund

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Get up to £10,000

Supporting environmental, sustainability and net zero projects in Norfolk.

You need a crowdfunding project to apply for funding. Start or continue adding your project and, if eligible, you'll be prompted to apply.

Criteria

Norfolk County Council have teamed up with Crowdfunder to launch Crowdfund Norfolk.

Using the power of the crowd, we’re helping environmental, sustainability and net zero projects to get the funding they need to turn their ideas into a reality.

Projects that match the eligibility criteria will be eligible for up to 50% funding, up to the maximum value of £10,000.

The types of projects we would expect to see could include but not exhaustive to:

  • Converting or restoring community greenspace to wildlife habitat
  • Environmental improvements to a community centre or village hall grounds
  • Coastal and marine projects
  • Local wildlife training and monitoring schemes
  • Reduction of invasive species, litter, noise or light pollution in the environment
  • Initiatives to help local people to connect with their environment
  • Activities which encourage people to grow nature and increase the public understanding and enjoyment of wildlife and heritage
  • Nature – works to improve habitats or conserve species, as well as helping people to connect to nature in their daily lives
  • Designed landscapes – improving and conserving historic landscapes such as public parks, historic gardens and botanical gardens
  • Improving landscapes for people and nature by, for example, restoring habitats and celebrating the cultural traditions of the land
  • Replacing community infrastructure structure fossil fuel reliance – for example air or ground source heat pump upgrades to oil heating systems
  • Solar systems to reduce running costs of community assets
  • Innovative carbon reduction aspects of new build community buildings like cobbauge, strawbuild or insulation techniques
  • EV infrastructure at community centres and village halls

Before completing an application please read the accompanying criteria fully here and Terms & Conditions here.

How to apply to this fund

Start by setting up a crowdfunder project, if eligible you will be able to apply

Crowdfunding in 60 seconds

Got a minute to spare? Watch our 'how it works' animation. You'll get a brief overview of how crowdfunding works and what extra support, services and money that only Crowdfunder can give you.

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How +Extra funding works

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Start a project

Start a new project on Crowdfunder, tell us the basics and a rough outline of your story. Then we can show you funds that you may be eligible for.

Get the word out

Apply for funding

You can then choose to make an application for a relevant fund. If a partner likes your project, they may agree to support it.
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Get funded

Start crowdfunding

Start raising money from the crowd and once you reach an agreed percentage of your target, one of our partners could boost your total with a large donation.

We're here every step of the way

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Crowdfunder Knowledge Hub

The go-to place for all the advice and guidance to help you make your project a success no matter what stage you’re at.

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Join our interactive sessions

Our team regularly host live and interactive sessions to share all the tips and know-how you need to be successful on Crowdfunder.

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The Help Centre

If you're not sure where to start, our Help Centre will give you all of the information you need to see success with your crowdfunding project.

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