Closing date for applications -2 March 2026
Introduction to the programme:
The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) imagine a future that is cleaner, fairer, and greener. Recognising the large-scale effects of climate change and how the balance of who emits and who pays the price is wholly unfair. The overall focus of this programme is on supporting ideas for a low-carbon, sustainable future that doesn’t prioritise consumer culture and economic growth above all else.
JRCT wishes to prioritise support for charitable work on the following issues:
- Better economics
- Beyond consumerism
- New voices.
In order to create a broad-based, democratic, and lasting transition to a low-carbon, sustainable society, we need to involve everyone. JRCT is particularly concerned that marginalised groups and young activists have a voice in decisions which affect them.
They will fund:
– campaigns and movements that give marginalised or under-represented groups a voice on issues of environmental and economic justice
– initiatives that encourage organisations from outside the traditional environmental and economics fields to get involved in campaigns for justice
– networks that link and support local environmental or economic justice groups
– the replication of innovative local projects to involve New Voices regionally or nationally.
New applicants will need to register for an account before the deadline in order to apply, and advise applicants to get in touch with the programme team to discuss a proposal before registering and preparing an application. For further information visit their website via this link – https://www.jrct.org.uk/sf-criteria
