The closing date for applications is Friday 25th April 2025.
We’re pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Coastal Fountain Fund – now in its fifth year!
The purpose of the fund is to reduce the impact of single-use plastic water bottles on coastal habitats by funding communities to purchase water drinking fountains and install them for public use in busy or environmentally important areas. So far we’ve funded 40 fountains around the UK.
Grants of up to £2,500 are available, per applicant, towards the cost of a fountain.
We welcome applications from all types of not-for-profit organisations who have identified a need and are well-placed to get the stakeholder involvement needed to make the project a success. We particularly welcome applications from Wales, Scotland, East Anglia and Northeast and Northwest England as these areas have been under-represented in previous years.
Who can apply?
The Sea-Changers Coastal Fountain Fund is available for applicants from UK based not-for-profit organisations that have identified a need.
We welcome applications from a wide variety of groups and entities including charities, councils, CICs and schools.
We expect to be providing partial funding for water fountain installation projects where other funds are already in place.
What is this fund for?
Bids must be for funding of water fountain bottle filling stations at or near UK coastal locations. By near, we mean within 500 metres of the coast (including beaches, estuaries, marinas, ports or sea-lochs).
The fountain must be installed in a location accessible to the general public.
Our funding will only cover the cost of purchasing the water fountain unit up to £2,500 and does not cover installation or maintenance costs.
The fund will only cover the purchase of one fountain per successful applicant.
For more information regarding the fund and how to apply click here.