Flagship Scheme

The 2009 Flagship Scheme application process is now closed. Our next Flagship Scheme will reopen in Spring 2010.

The announcement of the 2009 Flagship Scheme's successful projects will be made in November 2010 at the annual Biffaward Awards ceremony.

What is the Flagship Scheme?

Through our Flagship Scheme we look to fund projects that have something unique and exciting that no other project in the region, or possibly country, has.  Grants of £150,000 - £500,000 are available. 

What will we fund?

The Flagship Scheme supports two themes - rebuilding biodiversity and cultural facilities.  We no longer fund community buildings through the Flagship Scheme. 

Projects must be site-based, within 25 miles of a Biffa operation and ten miles of an active landfill.  The organisation making the application must be eligible to enrol with ENTRUST as an Environmental Body - this would be a condition of any Flagship grant.

When - and how - do I apply?

Unlike our Small and Main Grants Schemes, Flagship applications are only accepted at a certain time each year.  Applications for the 2010 Flagship scheme will be welcomed in Spring 2011. The timescale for the 2010 round of Flagships is shown below:

The 2009 Flagship Scheme applicants are currently at Stage 3, where the applicants have been shortlisted and invited to final application. The announcement of the 2009 Flagship Scheme's successful projects will be made in November 2010 at annual Biffaward Awards ceremony.

Case Studies

To view Flagship Scheme project case studies please Click Here.