Birmingham launches fund backed by Clean Air Zone revenue

A new funding programme has been set up to support initiatives that help improve air quality in Birmingham.

The Brum Breathes Fund has been launched by the City Council on the second anniversary of Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone and is funded by revenues generated from the scheme. It will provide single-member council wards with up to £20,000 (US$24,850) per year and two-member wards with up to £40,000 per year each for the next two years. In total, just over £4 million of funding is available to the end of March 2025.

Applications to the Fund will need to meet specific criteria such as promoting the benefits of cleaner air, supporting active travel and public transport use, or encouragin...