Climate Conversations Fund FAQs

Who can apply for the Climate Conversations Fund?

All applications will be evaluated individually by the Welsh Government. Priority will be given to organisations with strong community ties and people with lived experiences. This includes:

• Local government organisations, e.g., local authorities and town councils

• Third-sector non-profits like environmental groups and charities

• Organisations representing marginalised groups.

• Education providers, including colleges and universities

• Business networks

The fund excludes applications made for commercial purposes, and from social media influencers.

Full terms and conditions can be found here.

Who are the events for?

The Climate Conversations Fund is open to organisations with links to communities and members of the public across Wales. Priority will be given to events that engage marginalised groups, including:

• Ethnic minorities and migrants

• LGBTQIA+ individuals

• Disabled people

• Digitally excluded people

• Children and young people

• Older people

• Farmers and rural groups

• Lower socio-economic communities

• Welsh-speaking communities

• People in precarious living situations

When must my event take place?

Your event should be held between Monday 17th November and Friday 27th February.

Can I change the date of my event?

You are able to change the date of your event if necessary. If you need to change the date, please let us know by emailing walesclimateweek@equinox.wales.

How do I apply?

You can apply for funding using our online form. The grant fund opens for applications on Monday, 22nd September.

When will I know if my application was successful?

All applicants will be notified of the outcome by Friday 7th November.

How are applications evaluated?

Applications will be evaluated by a panel of Welsh Government officials. They will assess applications based on the following criteria:

• Understanding of the grant terms and conditions - 40%

  Application conveys an understanding of the need to explore a set of key questions (provided by the Welsh Government) on one or more of the topics linked to Housing, Transport, Agriculture and Land Use Application describes appropriate methods for exploring the questions with the event audience, and confirms a post-event report will be submitted with the required evidence.

• Target audience - 30%

  Application clearly describes how the target audience for the event aligns with one or more of the priority audiences for the grant fund, and how they will promote the event to secure the target number of attendees.

• Costs/value for money - 30%

  The overall costs in comparison to the estimated number of attendees offers value for money, and all the individual costs meet the fund eligibility criteria.

Post-event evaluation forms should be submitted as soon as possible after your event (within seven days) or by the final deadline of Friday 13th March.

Who should I contact for more information?

The Climate Conversations Fund is managed by Equinox. Equinox is the organiser of Wales Climate Week, appointed by the Welsh Government. For more information, please email walesclimateweek@equinox.wales.