Grants of up to £500 available for local environmental projects in Scotland

CSV's Action Earth's Award Scheme has been launched. The scheme will provide grants of up to £500 for local environmental projects and runs until 31 October 2011.

Here are the details and a link to the web site where you can apply:

If you are planning an environmental activity using volunteers or you think you can come up with a good project that improves biodiversity in your area, then you could be eligible for a CSV Action Earth grant.  We want to empower people to take action in their community and our campaign offers three easy-to-access grants ranging from £50 to £500 to cover , materials tools and expenses, and can make a big difference to an event.  The CSV Action Earth campaign is supported one again by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).

We aim to help projects and groups attract new volunteers to their work.  Last year over 10,000 CSV Action Earth volunteers were involved in projects such as improving wildlife habitats by clearing and planting, turning derelict wasteland into bee-friendly wildflower meadows, creating ponds and footpaths, tagging sharks, building and installing bat and bird boxes, improving woodland and a whole range of other environmental tasks.  Already this year we have almost 100 active projects, and hope to almost double this number.
Grants will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so please register quickly.  Projects can apply NOW.  You can apply on-line, download forms or get more information including details of current projects at www.actionearth.org.uk.  If you wish to discuss project ideas or any issues relating to the campaign, please contact Robert Henderson on 0131 222 9083.