Green Guardian
Money available for eco-ventures
Kingston Council has made £25,000 available for voluntary and community organisations to run environmental projects over the coming year.
Grants of up to £10,000 will be provided for schemes that tackle climate change, increase recycling and reduce waste.
It is the second year such funds have been made available, with 12 projects successful in securing funding in 2007.
These included Refugee Action Kingston, which got £5,200 for an environmental awareness project for asylum seekers, and Coombe Hill Infant School, which received £423 for shrubs, a solar powered fountain and rainwater butt.
| Last year's environmental grants have helped to get some exceptional projects up and running." | | Councillor Rolson Davies |
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Councillor Rolson Davies, executive member for the voluntary sector, said: "Projects that involve collaborative work between organisations or those that support small, emerging groups to develop their ideas will have the best chance."
Most grants awarded are likely to be between £1,000 and £5,000 to maximise the number of projects supported, and all schemes should directly benefit Kingston residents.
Applications must be received by the council's voluntary sector unit by Friday, April 18, but groups are welcome to contact the unit first to discuss their idea.
Applications will be assessed by a grants officer in conjunction with specialist
officers from environmental services.
The final decision on which projects will get funding will be made by the council's executive committee.
Coun Davies said: "Last year's environmental grants have helped to get some exceptional projects up and running. I look forward to seeing this year's applications with great anticipation."
For more information or an application form
call 020 8547 6072 or 020 8547 6068 or email grants@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
2:48pm Wednesday 19th March 2008
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