Grants for 1-year or for up to 5 years totalling £100,000 are available to UK registered charities and charitable organisations working in the UK and/or overseas for projects which can help mitigate the damaging effects that humanity is having on the environment and contribute to a positive change both now and in the future.
The Waterloo Foundation supports World development in the poorest countries (although it does not fund disaster relief), the environment (particularly sustainable projects addressing climate change), and child development (especially psychological research and mental health). The Foundation’s Marine priority within its Environment Grant programme has a focus on supporting sustainable fisheries in Wales. Otherwise, priority is given to UK-based registered charities and charitable organisations.
The Foundation’s Environment Grant Programme supports projects which can help mitigate the damaging effects that humans are having on the environment and contribute to a positive change both now and in the future. The fund has two main programmes:
Marine – preference will be given to initiatives working to halt the decline of fish stocks that communities in developing countries rely on, and those working to bring about sustainable fisheries in Wales. The Foundation will consider both practical local projects, and strategic initiatives. The protection of mangroves and seagrasses to benefit local fisheries is also a component of the Marine Programme. Further information is available on the Foundation’s website.
Tropical Rainforests – preference will be given to initiatives working to protect tropical rainforests for their value to the climate, communities and biodiversity, principally through avoided deforestation. The Foundation will consider both practical local projects, and strategic initiatives. Further information is available on the Foundation’s website.
The Foundation’s Environment Grants programme can award one-off and multi-year annual awards up to 5 years with a total value of £100,000. Proposals that have matched funding in place are likely to be prioritised for grant support. All applicants should have an Environmental Policy.
Some examples of previously supported projects are available on the Foundation’s website.
The Foundation has 2 deadlines per programme each year for applications to its Environment Fund and aims to process all the applications it receives within 6 months of the deadline date.
Marine - 1 March and 1 September annually
Tropical Rainforests - 1 June and 1 November annually
Please note that the Foundation doesn’t have an application form in order that applicants have the freedom to formulate their proposal. However, there are guidelines to follow.