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East
Grampian Coastal Partnership (EGCP)
Community
Grants Scheme
The East
Grampian Coastal Partnership (EGCP) is a voluntary group of
individuals and organisations who have an interest in the
wellbeing of the local coast between Kinnaird Head, Fraserburgh
and the mouth of the River North Esk, by St Cyrus.
What
is the funding for?
The grant supports projects which aim to:
* Maintain
or enhance the natural environment of the East Grampian coast
* Increase awareness and understanding and the need for management
* Incorporate new ideas or themes in communication and interpretation
* Encourage sustainable use of the natural environment
* Improve public access to the coast
* Maintain and celebrate the local heritage and its relationship
to the natural environment
* Encourage local communities to take an interest in their
area and make coastal improvements and improving the future
wellbeing of coastal assets, at a local level or
* Encourage different user groups which often have conflicting
objectives, to work together and involve local people in the
management of their marine environment.
The Community
Grant Scheme can help fund the following;
* Equipment
and materials
* Events
* Volunteer expenses
* Conference and seminar costs
* Special repairs
* Travel and outings
* Start up costs
* Training courses
* Publicity materials
* Research costs
* Pilot projects
How
much money is available?
The CGS funding amount depends on the type of group applying
for a grant. For schools the grants are available at 100%
of the total cost of the project up to a maximum grant of
£1000. For all other groups, grants are available at
up to 70% of the total cost of the project up to a maximum
grant of £1000.
Who
can apply?
non profit making groups such as community groups and schools
in the area in which EGCP operates
When
to apply
Rolling programme
How
to apply
The application form and guidance notes are available here.
Please
contact Emily Hastings on e.hastings@macaulay.ac.uk
or 01224 395150 if you:
* Would
like a copy of the forms sent through the post
* Wish to discuss a potential project
* Would like help with completing the forms
* Wish to discuss a potential project that would require a
greater degree of support.
Key words: Community, coast, heritage, environment.
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