The Carbon Negative Challenge Fund supports York and North Yorkshire’s ambition to become England’s first carbon negative region. It is designed to back innovative, inspiring projects that help communities reduce emissions and accelerate decarbonisation across the region. Projects supported through the fund aim to deliver measurable impact, drive regional change, and act as blueprints for a low-carbon future.
Following a call for projects earlier this year, this fund is now closed for applications. We thank all those who submitted proposals and showed interest in supporting the region’s carbon negative ambition.
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Prospectus
- Please find a link to the Carbon Negative Challenge Fund Prospectus
- The project delivery window is from September 2025 to October 2027
Key Outcomes
- Reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions
- Strengthening communities to take climate action
- Improved climate adaptation
- Established pipeline of investable projects
- Proof of Concept and Demonstrator Projects
Next Steps
We are currently appraising all of the projects submitted to the fund. We are on track to announce the projects chosen for funding, through the summer, and the programme is on track to launch in the Autumn.
If you are still interested in engaging in the Energy Generation Accelerator Programme (EGAP) please sign up below.
Energy Generation Accelerator Programme (EGAP)
The Energy Generation Accelerator Programme will be seeking stakeholders’ views as the programme develops. Please see the prospectus for further information.
If you are interested in being involved, please complete the following form.
