The Carbon Negative Challenge Fund seeks to support the development and delivery of projects that can help York and North Yorkshire become England’s first carbon negative region. The goal is for projects to be innovative in nature; for example, trialling new approaches or technology, serving as a “demonstrator” project that others can replicate, or projects that will enable systems change across the region.

An indicative £10 million funding across 2024 to 2028 approved in principle.

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Funding

  • £10 million over 4 years, September 24 – March 28.

  • Funding limits for individual projects
    Minimum: £20,000
    Maximum: £1.5 million

  • A combination of revenue and capital funding will be available.

  • Match funding
    For capital projects: 40% of total project costs must be match funded
    For revenue projects, 20% of total project costs must be match funded

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

  • Develop and launch prospectus

  • Invite applications, appraise and announce revenue projects

  • Invite applications, appraise and announce capital projects

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