Funds projects and research advancing sustainable, low-carbon futures by challenging consumerism, supporting alternative economics, and elevating marginalized voices for climate justice.
Funder: Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust
Due Dates: September 2, 2026
Funding Amounts: Typical grants up to £200,000; total programme requests in 2025 exceeded £18.5 million
Summary: Supports projects advancing sustainable, low-carbon futures by challenging consumerism, supporting alternative economics, and amplifying marginalized voices for climate justice.
Key Information: Highly competitive; only a small percentage of applications are funded.
The Sustainable Future programme from the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust funds initiatives that envision and work towards a cleaner, fairer, and greener future. The programme is designed to address the root causes of climate change and unsustainable resource use by challenging prevailing economic models and societal norms around consumerism and growth. Projects should seek to promote alternative economics, encourage cultural shifts away from consumerism, and amplify the voices of marginalized groups and young activists in environmental and economic decision-making. Supported activities include campaigns, research, and networks that foster broad-based transitions to a sustainable, low-carbon society.