Grant fund FAQs

General

Where do projects have to be based?

This fund is for projects based in the UK.

For reasons of due diligence, and financial accountability we can only give the grant money to UK registered organisations. Those are the criteria of the grant fund as set out in the terms and conditions.

What types of items are you expecting to be recycled?

The projects must include the collection of plastic bottles and cans, and could also include the collection of glass and coffee cups. These are the items we have determined are frequently used out of the home as well as being the highest value for recycling into new materials.

What support will Hubbub provide?

Hubbub will provide five days of project management support and design time to applicants to assist with project development and design for applicants.

What types of organisations could apply for funding?

  • Local authorities

  • Business Improvement Districts

  • Major property owners or those who manage public space

  • Transport hubs e.g. airports, train stations

We expect some applications will be from companies limited by shares or guarantee, charities, and social enterprises. You’ll need to be registered with the appropriate body in the UK and to include your registration number. We can’t accept applications from organisations who intend to register but have not yet done so.

We understand councils do not have registration numbers. If you are from a local authority you can skip this step.

Application Process

How does the application process work?

  • You submit your application through the online form.

  • We may contact you to clarify and request further information.

  • We’ll select a shortlist from the pool of applicants.

  • The Panel will choose the final Grantees based on how well they meet the criteria.

  • Funds will be paid out and projects start in April 2023.

 What is the timeline for the application and grantee selection

  • February 6th: Applications open

  • March 17th: Application deadline

  • Early April: Confirmation of successful applications

  • April: Initial funding released and projects start

  • April through to September to run the campaign

  • October: Project wrap up and reporting

 Can we enter multiple applications?

No, only one application is accepted per applicant. However, you may be a lead applicant once and then partner on another bid as a supporting organisation.

Do partner organisations have to meet the eligibility requirements?

No, partner organisations do not, but the lead applicant organisation must. We would encourage you to explain the reasoning for any partnerships.

Can we have a call to understand more about the fund?

We aim to maintain a fair and transparent process and not to give advantage to any individual organisations via individual phone calls. In the first instance, please could you set out any questions you have by email? We can then aim to clarify any queries you may have.

Please do have a look at the eligibility criteria and terms and conditions on the website.

Can you provide feedback if my application is unsuccessful?

We will inform all applicants of the outcome of their application by the end of March 2023. We can provide feedback upon request.

Budget and Costs

What does the money have to be spent on?

It’s expected that most of the funding (80%) will go towards to the purchase of infrastructure such as new bins or improvements to old bins (new vinyls, apertures etc.).

It is fine for the grant money to be spent on salaries if the person is working to deliver the agreed grant funded project.

Operational costs refer to business-as-usual costs, such as overheads or rent of premises and these are not eligible for funding.

Can the fund cover marketing and promotion costs?

Yes, these could be included costs and be listed under 'other' .

Note the fund should be used to fund the expansion or introduction of a new project that could not have happened without the funding, rather than core operational costs.

Should I budget including VAT?

This is a grant fund, so VAT is generally excluded, such as for your salary costs etc, so please exclude VAT in your budget. The exception however is for any external costs you incur which you will need to pay VAT on (e.g. paying for 3rd party goods and services), so in this instance please do include the full gross cost (including VAT).

Who will the panel be?

The panel will include representatives from Hubbub and McDonald’s UK. We are committed to judging each project against the stated criteria.

Outcomes

What’s the intended outcome of the fund?

  • The fund is looking to enable the introduction or improvement/expansion of recycling in public spaces using the #InTheLoop toolkit .

  • The fund will support two projects starting in Spring 2023.

  • The impact of the projects funded will be shared publicly alongside learnings to benefit others.

Funders

Why is McDonald’s supporting #InTheLoop?

McDonald’s is pleased to be supporting this exciting project. We have worked with Hubbub for a number of years funding successful and award winning projects uncovering loads of creative ways to tackle the issue of litter along the way. We’re delighted to be funding this project, bringing together everything we’ve learned in one place to support anti-littering and recycling on the go across the country.