Forth Valley Climate Action Hub Grants and Leadership Programme

Empowering Communities for Climate Action 2026/7

Grants and Leadership Training Opportunities - now accepting applications!

What is the Climate Action Hub?

There are now 24 regional Climate Action Hubs, backed by Scottish Government, operating across Scotland. Climate Action Hubs are a ground-breaking initiative from Scottish Government’s Net Zero campaign created to empower communities to deliver climate action at a community level. To do this Climate Action Hubs offer a range of support, from helping people to better understand what is happening to our environment, to how they may be impacted directly and what they can do about it, to sharing learnings from other communities who have already begun measures to mitigate or adapt in their own regions of Scotland. By doing this Hubs aim to both inspire communities and provide knowledge and practical support.

The Forth Valley Climate Action Hub, delivered through FEL Scotland connects communities and supports their responses to the climate emergency, including by providing small grants for community-led climate action across the region

FEL is grateful to Foundation Scotland for their support of the Forth Valley Climate Action Hub’s activities. Their investment has provided a significant boost to the 2025/26 round of grants and leadership programmes.

The Climate Action Grants and Active Travel Accelerator Grants application period has now opened for the 26/27 season. Please find information on both grants below.

Community-Led Climate Action Grants 2026-27 – Now Open

The Forth Valley Climate Action Hub is offering grants to help communities take action on climate change and create positive environmental benefits for people and places across Forth Valley.

Two funding streams are available:

First Steps Grants: £250–£500 for groups new to climate action

Next Steps Grants: £500–£1,500 for groups with experience delivering climate projects

Funding can support projects that increase climate change awareness, encourage climate-aware consumption, or deliver nature-based solutions to climate change. Priority will be given to eligible groups that have not previously received Climate Action Hub funding.

Applications are open to community and not-for-profit organisations across Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirling.

Deadline for applications: 5 July 2026

Alongside funding, successful applicants can access talks, events, networking opportunities and ongoing support from the Climate Action Hub.

Please find guidance on making an application here.

Please find the budget template here.

Apply here

Community Active Travel Accelerator Grants 2026-27 – Now Open

FEL Scotland is offering Community Active Travel Accelerator Grants to help communities in Falkirk and Clackmannanshire make walking, wheeling and cycling more accessible, inclusive and appealing for everyday journeys.

Funding is available for community-led projects that identify barriers to active travel, gather local evidence, co-design solutions and test practical initiatives that encourage low-carbon travel and support climate action.

Two grant options are available:

First Steps Grants: £500–£2,000 for groups exploring active travel challenges for the first time.

Next Steps Grants: Up to £3,000 for communities ready to pilot ideas and build on existing work.

Funding can support engagement activities, campaigns, led walks or rides, place planning, e-bike initiatives and more.

Applications are open to eligible community organisations in Falkirk and Clackmannanshire.

Deadline: 5 July 2026.