Funding of up to £200,000 is currently available to support Wisbech projects.
The Medworth Community Fund, launched by Cambridgeshire Community Foundation, will support projects that benefit those living within a 5km radius of the Medworth Energy from Waste Combined Heat and Power Facility in Wisbech.
Viv Atkinson, deputy CEO at Cambridgeshire Community Foundation, said: "We're excited to open this new funding opportunity for local organisations doing vital work in their communities.
"Whether it's improving public spaces, providing youth facilities, promoting health and wellbeing, or protecting our natural environment, this fund will help turn ambitious local ideas into reality."
Grants ranging from £5,000 to £50,000 are available, and projects should deliver meaningful benefits across one or more of three key areas: Community; Social/Health; and Environment.
Examples of eligible projects include improving public spaces, developing youth facilities, supporting social enterprises, promoting health and wellbeing, and delivering environmental schemes.
Environmental schemes could include energy efficiency programmes, biodiversity improvements, and recycling initiatives.
The fund has been made possible by MVV Environment Medworth Ltd.
Applications will be accepted on a quarterly basis, with deadlines of May 1 for both large and small grants, and August 1 for small grants only.
Full details and application guidance are available at www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/medworth.
Alongside the funding launch, Cambridgeshire Community Foundation is calling for volunteers to join the Medworth Community Fund panel.
The panel helps review applications and recommend which projects receive funding.
Panel members need to live in Wisbech or within the eligible area and are expected to commit around 12 hours per year.
The role involves reviewing applications and attending quarterly meetings in Wisbech.
Interviews will be held as part of the selection process, and full training will be provided.
Anyone interested in joining the panel can email viv@cambscf.org.uk or call 01223 410535.
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