Lewisham Climate Grants 2026-27
Lewisham Council is offering new Climate Grants to help local organisations and businesses lead on climate action and build a fairer, more sustainable borough.
About the project
From cutting down on energy use and waste to fixing up second-hand items, growing food nearby, and helping people save money – we're looking to fund projects that are making a positive difference in the community.
- Repair, Reuse, Recycle Grants – for businesses are open from Monday 26 October until Monday 28 December
We want to support businesses who demonstrate that reducing waste can save money, make businesses run more smoothly, attract new customers and opportunities.
The programme is open to local businesses, sole traders, social enterprises and community interest companies (CICs). We are looking for practical projects that reduce waste, repair items instead of replacing them, find new uses for unwanted materials, improve recycling, make better use of resources, or inspire community action.
You can apply for a grant of up to £3,000. Successful applicants will also receive workshops, mentoring, networking and support to help them measure their impact, such as how much waste or carbon emissions their project saves, and how to manage and grow their ideas.
Case studies from successful grantees
Climate Fund Grantees
See the positive environmental progress that grantees are making in their neighbourhoods.
Fixing fashion with Make Mee Studio
Make Mee Studio is a sewing school based in Crofton Park library.
Nothing wasted at Mont58
Mont58 is an independent, family run coffee roastery and cafe. They provide freshly ground coffee and snacks from their Corbett Library hut and Sydenham cafe. They are on their way to being waste free
Growing community with RMUK
Rastafari Movement UK CIC is a health and wellbeing centre providing food and support to anyone nearby who needs it.
Application Form and Guidelines
Grant Guidelines
Please refer to this document for all information and assessment criteria. There is a summarised version of this document on this page.
Support sessions
Repair, Reuse, Recycle Q&A Webinar, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM GMT
In this practical online session, you’ll hear more on:
- What we're looking for in a successful application
- How the online grant form looks
- Eligibility criteria
- How to apply
- FAQs and a chance to have your questions answered
Repair, Reuse, Recycle Grant Application Guidelines
Lewisham Council is offering grants to help local businesses grow while making the borough cleaner, greener and less wasteful. We want to support businesses who demonstrate that reducing waste can save money, make businesses run more smoothly, attract new customers and opportunities.
Application form
Contact Us
Timeline
Repair, Reuse, Recycle Grants applications open
Signed funding agreements
Successful applicants informed
Project delivery
Team
Let's introduce you to the team
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Lewisham Council's Climate Resilience team offers grant funding to help local groups, businesses, and schools deliver projects that make the borough a cleaner and healthier place to live. The team aims to support creative, community-led projects that reduce pollution, save energy, and reuse materials, creating new opportunities for residents and helping protect the environment. By working together with people in Lewisham, the council invests in a more sustainable future for everyone, with benefits like warmer homes, cleaner air, and vibrant green spaces.
The team:
Martin O'Brien - Head of Climate Resilience
Andrew Karune - Community Energy Manager
Sophie Slater - Climate Action Officer