The Outer Hebrides Climate Hub is delighted to announce that the Ideas Into Action Fund is now open for small climate action projects.
The fund is a seed fund for projects in the Western Isles, and is open to all Climate Hub members, from individuals to businesses and community organisations.
Projects can be anything that has a link to climate change and that will have a positive climate impact. The Climate Hub team are keen to emphasise that all projects will be considered, encouraging people to think outside the box.
Projects might help people to better understand climate impacts, share knowledge with local communities, identify potential climate solutions, trial a new climate-friendly practice, or something else entirely – so whatever your idea is, the Hub team want to hear it!
Funding Rounds for 2026
This year, the fund will be split into two rounds.
The first round opens today, 4th June, and offers awards of up to £500 to ten projects. These projects can have any climate-positive focus. The round will close to applications on Friday 3rd July.
The second round will open in October, and will offer five projects an award of up to £1000. These projects must have an adaptation focus.
How to apply
It’s easy to apply – just send one sheet of A4 explaining who you are, what your idea is, and what the climate impact of your idea will be. Send it by email, to info@climatehebrides.com.
You can find out more on our Funding page, or get in touch with the Climate Hub Team if you have any questions or would like to chat through a project idea before applying.
Looking for inspiration?
Previous Ideas Into Action projects are included in our case studies, which we collate and publish annually. Take a look through our case studies from the last two years to see what’s been happening across the Hebrides and see which ideas they inspire for you!