Grants of up to £20,000 are available for sustainability projects in St Albans district.

Community groups, not-for-profit organisations and small to medium-sized enterprises can apply to the St Albans Greener Together's Net Zero Fund.

The fund aims to support innovative projects that positively impact the community and have long-lasting potential.

A key focus is on projects that reduce energy use in homes, schools, community buildings and businesses.

Examples include working with landlords to improve building energy efficiency or raising awareness among homeowners of retrofit options and low carbon energy sources.

Transport improvements to reduce emissions, increase electric vehicle use and encourage active travel are also a priority.

The Net Zero Fund is open for applications until Wednesday, October 30, with decisions due within six weeks of the closing date.

Suzanne Jones, the council’s strategic director for customer, business and corporate support, said: "The Greener Together network is one of the many actions we have taken to achieve this goal with its Net Zero Fund being created to help finance projects that can make a difference.

"I urge residents, community groups and businesses who have a project in mind to make an application if they are in need of financial backing."

More information can be found on the Greener Together webpage.