Biffa Award is managed by the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts. Biffa Award money comes from Landfill Tax Credits, reclaimed from the Government through the Landfill Communities Fund (LCF). The scheme is regulated by Entrust, which ensures that the tax credit is awarded and managed according to Government regulations.
The Partnership Grants Scheme offers funding to not-for-profit organisations with projects that address one of the following themes:
- Built Environment projects should restore, modernise and/or improve facilities such as cultural, heritage or visitor centres. The facility should be inclusive and promote learning, curiosity, and participation to large numbers of visitors on a national scale.
- Natural Environment projects should restore and/or improve the environment and the natural systems or habitats that support it. Projects should be working to Biodiversity 2020: A Strategy for England’s Wildlife and Ecosystem Services, its predecessor, or a Local Biodiversity Action Plan.
The project must not cross the two themes.
Grants of between £250,000 and £1 million are available for projects that finish within one year.
The 2024 funding is for work starting from February 2025 and completed by February 2026.
Applications can be made for 100% of the projects costs; however, only 90% of the grant can be paid by Biffa Award using Landfill Tax Credits. The remaining 10% needs to be provided by another source (third party contribution).
The funding is to be used for site-based improvement work, not for movable equipment, staff core costs or storage facilities. The majority of costs must be direct capital delivery work.
Preference will be given to projects:
- Where Biffa Award is recognised as the majority funder.
- Which work in partnership with other organisations.
- Which engage with the public.
Location:
Project site must be within 15 miles of a significant Biffa Operation or active Biffa Landfill Site AND within 10 miles of any licenced landfill site in England and Northern Ireland.
There is a two stage application process:
- The first stage is to complete the Expression of Interest form by the deadline of noon on 31 May 2024. Notification of decisions can be expected by July 2024.
- The second stage is for those who are invited to complete a full application form. The outcome of full application submissions is November 2024.
The Expression of Interest guidance notes can be found on the Biffa Award website and should be read first.
A list of eligibility criteria and restrictions can be found on the funder's website.
Contact Biffa Award Grants Team for further information (details below).