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Nottinghamshire groups can get up to £1,000 for projects that cut waste and boost recycling

Community groups, schools and charities across Nottinghamshire have until 14 September to apply for grants supporting practical projects that reduce waste, reuse materials and improve recycling.

By THE TEA · 2 September 2026

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Community groups, schools and charities in Nottinghamshire still have time to apply for grants of up to £1,000 for projects that help people reduce waste, reuse materials and recycle more.

The 2026 Reduce, Reuse, Recycling Fund is run by Veolia Nottinghamshire in with Nottinghamshire County Council. Applications close on 14 September 2026.

The fund is aimed at properly not-for-profit organisations working in Nottinghamshire’s seven boroughs and districts. The City of Nottingham is not included in the scheme.

Funding can support practical equipment, workshops, education and awareness projects. Organisers say potential ideas could include repair workshops, swap events, community gardens using reclaimed materials, food-growing and composting projects, campaigns to reduce food waste, or creative projects that encourage better recycling.

Previous awards show how relatively small grants can turn into very practical local projects. Broxtowe Women’s Project received £750 for resources for its Gather and Grow project, helping families learn about growing and cooking food with a focus on . Retford’s volunteer-run Majestic Theatre received £882 for a new recycling system, while St Mary Magdalene in Newark-on-Trent used £761 to establish a Repair Café.

Applications are made online through Veolia Nottinghamshire. Grants are available up to £1,000 per organisation per year, and successful applicants are expected to hear from the assessment panel within around three weeks of the closing date.

Projects need to a clear link to reducing, reusing or recycling waste. Volunteer expenses, staffing costs and travel or transport are not through this particular fund.

For groups with a practical green idea sitting on the shelf, the remaining application window offers a chance to turn it into something useful for the wider community.