Community
Wildlife Programme
The
Big Lottery Fund have teamed up with the BBC Wildlife Fund’s
Go Wild campaign to bring you the Community Wildlife programme.
This
new programme will fund projects that bring local people
together to discover, enjoy or protect the wildlife in their
local area
What
is the funding for?
The programme will fund projects that improve rural
or urban environments for people to enjoy.
It aims to to achive
this for example by:
protecting wildlife
habitats
creating a nature trail, woodland walk or wildlife garden
for people to enjoy
improving natural community spaces, such as rivers, ponds
and woodlands
It also aims to get people more active and healthier, for
example by:
exploring parks,
rivers and the countryside to look for rare or endangered
species
encouraging people to take up gardening or go on nature walks
providing opportunities for children to learn about nature
through play
How
much money is available?
From £300 to £10,000
Who
can apply?
For a chance to make a successful application, you
need to be able answer yes to these statements:
1. You are a:
•not for
profit group,
•local council,
•school or
•health body.
2. You have a UK
based bank account or building society account in the name
of your organisation that requires at least two people to
sign cheques or make a withdrawal.
3. Your project must meet one of these two outcomes:
•improve
rural or urban environments for people to enjoy
•get people more active and healthier
by involving the local community in wildlife based events.
When
to apply
The programme has three rounds:
21st July 2010
22nd September 2010
24th November 2010
.
How
to apply
Download a copy of the application form from the
apply
page. If you are unsure of anything or would like further
help, please call 0845 367 0610 or email general.enquiries@biglotteryfund.org.uk
Key
words: wildlife, health, walking
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