creative climate action awards
@theleapbd
The Leap Creative Climate Action Awards promote and support community-led climate action across the Bradford District. The Awards sit within the wider Dream Act Inspire campaign. This is a bold, community-powered movement rooted in social justice, lived experience, and cultural practice. The Awards celebrate and elevate community-led climate action.
The programme supports individuals and organisations who believe creativity, arts and culture can raise climate awareness, encourage sustainable lifestyles, and inspire positive action for the planet. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund (Climate Action Fund) and Bradford Council, the Awards provide funding and support to help bring creative ideas to life. The programme prioritises communities historically under-represented in climate leadership to become the designers, owners and drivers of local climate solutions.
We’re interested in projects that use arts, creativity, or culture to explore climate change, sustainability, and environmental responsibility.
What will successful applicants receive?
Up to £1,500 for successful applications to support delivery and evaluation of your creative climate action project.
The Award can either be given directly to the applicant, their carer or a nominated organisation.
One to one support from The Leap team which will offer guidance and advice to help your project succeed.
Tools and resources that help you deliver your project and tell your journey (evaluation). You won’t be doing this alone – we'll support you along the way. All we ask is that you stay committed and complete your project.
Connections with other organisations’ and individuals who can help support your project. We will connect you to the other projects taking part in Dream Act Inspire to enable a truly collaborative experience.
Project Characteristics
Climate-focused – helping people understand and act on climate change and why looking after the planet matters.
Action-focused – encouraging real changes in everyday habits to help the environment.
Creative – Using things like art, storytelling, film, music, performance, or social media to engage people and share ideas.
People-powered – giving communities the chance to lead and be part of climate solutions.
Easy to get involved – making climate action simple, interesting, and open to everyone.
Building skills and confidence – helping people learn more about the environment while growing their confidence and abilities.
Project Characteristics
For any additional questions about the application process please contact either daanyaal@the-leap.org.uk or shabz@the-leap.org.uk .
Our timeline is given below:
Applications open Monday 18th May
Applications close Thursday 25th June (noon)
Initial assessment (eligibility checks) Tuesday 30th/ Wednesday 1st July
Applications to panel Thursday 2nd July
Assessment stages/ shortlisting Thursday 2nd July to Thursday 9th July.
Pitch Your Idea between 20th and 24th July
Notification to Award Winners 28/29th July.
Onboarding From Monday 3rd August
Project Completion Friday 27th November
Project Reporting and Feedback completed by Friday 11th December
Please note: these timelines are subject to change dependent on the volume of applications.