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Forestry
for People Challenge Fund
Challenge
Funds (the above and the Woodlands
In and Around Towns Fund) are administered by Forestry
Commission Scotland under the Scotland Rural
Development Programme (SRDP). They contribute to the achievement
of SRDP priority outcomes, the delivery of the Scottish Forestry
Strategy targets, and Scottish Government’s national
and regional priorities.
What
is the funding for?
The Forestry for People Challenge Fund is intended to help
groups
realise the potential contribution of local woodlands to the
health,
learning and strengthening of communities. Eligible work could
include
guidance, contribution towards staff time, feasibility studies
and health
education projects
Examples
of this might include:
* setting
up walking initiatives
* developing natural play areas
* delivering rehabilitation programmes in woodland
* developing continuous professional development (CPD) programmes
for teachers
* establishing volunteer groups
* developing not-for-profit initiatives such as green exercise
projects
How
much money is available?
No minimum/maximum is indicated
Who
can apply?
Users of private woodlands, Local Authority woodland, or those
using
the National Forest Estate across Scotland can apply for the
Forestry
for People Challenge Fund. Community and voluntary groups,
schools
and educational groups and other non-profit distributing
organisations with local community benefit as their core aim,
are
among those who can apply. Groups must have a formal structure,
a basic constitution and a set of accounts.
Businesses and Local Authorities can also apply for the Forestry
for
People Challenge Fund as long as they can demonstrate effective
local
community benefit and support for their proposals.
When
to apply
By 1st June 2010
How
to apply
Because this Fund is part of the SRDP programme you will need
to have a Business Reference Number (BRN) before you
submit an application and the relevant woodland area should
be
registered on the IACS system.
• You should submit applications to Forestry Commission
Conservancy
Offices on the Challenge Fund application form.
Web-based detailed guidance, including explanatory notes
and application forms, local contact information and how to
get a Business number under SRDP are available by clicking
on the link here
Key
words:
forestry, community, health, education
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