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Record Number of Climate Grants Awarded to Fife Communities
Created: 12/01/2026
News/Events Category: Climate/Environment
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Fife Climate Hub has awarded £70,000 to 35 local community groups, supporting grassroots projects that tackle the climate emergency while strengthening communities across Fife.
In December 2025, Fife Climate Hub awarded £70,000 in Seed and Development funding to 35 community organisations. This major investment will help groups across Fife deliver practical action for climate and nature, while also supporting community wellbeing and resilience.
Now in its third year, the funding forms part of the Community Climate Grants scheme, a joint initiative between Fife Climate Hub and Climate Action Fife. In 2025, the Seed and Development Fund was significantly boosted by £50,000 from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, in addition to the usual £20,000 provided by the Scottish Government.
Groups were able to apply for grants of up to £2,500 and were required to be members of the Fife Communities Climate Action Network (FCCAN). In addition to this fund, FCCAN members can apply for Peer-to-Peer Support Funding, enabling collaboration and specialist support from other community organisations across Fife.
Feedback from organisations
Alice Henderson, Fife Climate Hub Manager, said “It is a real privilege to be part of a Fife-wide community that values climate action so highly. We received a record number of applications from groups taking action on climate, and additional support from Fife Council increased the funding pot by 250%. The quality of applications was exceptionally high, making the panel’s decisions very difficult. Alongside grants, we also offer a funded peer-to-peer learning programme that helps build capacity in community groups, independent of them receiving a grant.”
Funds landing in community organisations’ accounts this month are already enabling action on the ground. Saline and Steelend Fabulous Food Pantry, which supports people during the cost-of-living crisis by redistributing surplus supermarket food, will invest in equipment for a new food-preserving project.
Kay Jackson from the Food Pantry explains “Our weekly pantry, local people and community gardens often have an excess of food in the summer. Making preserves will allow us to use food that would otherwise go to landfill.”
In St Andrews, the St Andrews Environmental Network (StAndEN) will use funding to support Floor It Forwards, a community reuse initiative installing 20 high-quality reclaimed carpets in low-income and vulnerable households across north-east Fife.
Gavin Brady from StAndEN said “We’ve received a significant number of donated carpets that would otherwise have gone to landfill. This funding allows us to cover installation materials, contribute towards our carpet fitter’s time and reach rural households. The project offers a gentle introduction to climate action by combining warmer homes, lower energy bills and practical education rooted in everyday life.”
In East Wemyss, East Wemyss C.A.F.E. (Community Access For Everyone) will work with Rebel Larder to deliver training on sourcing and butchering locally culled wild deer, improving local food security and connection to land.
Jane Fraser said from East Wemyss said “Many of our members aren’t yet engaged in conversations about climate change. We hope that teaching 12 local people this traditional skill will spark discussion in the village about better food systems and how everyday food choices affect the climate.”
Meanwhile, the Levenmouth Foodbank Community Support Project received funding to create an edible garden space commemorating friends lost from their café community. The project will fund equipment, staff time and hall hire for planning sessions, with the new outdoor space providing opportunities for connection, improved mental wellbeing and confidence in local food growing.
Full list of organisations which received funding
- Saline and Steelend Fabulous Food Pantry
- Lucky Ewe
- Aberdour Climate Action Network
- Greener Kirkcaldy
- Kinghorn Community Land Association (KCLA)
- East Wemyss C.A.F.E. (Community Access For Everyone)
- The Ecology Centre
- Blue Sky Community Aid
- North Queensferry Climate Action Network
- The Sanctuary Garden
- Inverkeithing Community Garden
- Vegan Fife
- CLEAR Buckhaven and Methil
- CLP Nature Action
- Touch Community Garden Ltd
- Transition University of St Andrews
- St Andrews Environmental Network
- Footprint East Neuk
- Seafield Environmental Group
- FEAT Trading Community Interest Company
- Big Green Market
- Methilhill Childrens Community Initiative
- The Hive Kirkcaldy
- Burnturk and Kettlehill Community Trust
- Kirkcaldy Islamic Centre
- Dunnikier Country Park Development Group
- Plant Based Fife
- Over Rankeilour Walled Garden
- Forgan Arts Centre
- EATS Rosyth
- Fife Seed Library
- Floral Action Burntisland
- Fairway Fife
- Nourish Support Centre
- Levenmouth Foodbank Community Support Project
How to apply
Applications are open on a rolling basis. Groups can contact Chris Taylor at [email protected] to find out more.
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