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Increase
Programme
The Scottish
Executive has provided £5 million to support community
based recycling projects in Scotland until March 31st 2008,
in order to achieve the sustainable waste management objectives
set out in Scotland’s National Waste Plan.
What
is the funding for?
The Increase Programme will provide grants to community organisations
who are engaged in activities which will help to implement
the national waste plan. The scheme hopes to encourage the
development of new ideas and to build capacity within communities
and will fall into two broad categories:
1) The development of an existing activity whereby funding
will support the purchase of a new piece of equipment, plant
or vehicle, the employment of a key worker or promotion of
activity through signage or marketing.
2) The
increase in capacity of an organisation to enable it to deliver
either existing or new services, including training, research,
development of a business plan, fundraising, financial assistance,
partnership building or project development. Organisations
will be encouraged to utilise the grant to develop key posts
within their structure rather than employ outside consultants.
How
much money is available?
The Programme will run a two-tier investment scheme supporting
small projects between £5,000 to £30,000 and larger,
more strategic projects from £30,000 to £200,000.
All projects will be considered on an individual basis and
appropriate levels of support will be made available. Funding
shall end on the 28th February 2008: all claims must
be made prior to this date.
Who
can apply?
Projects must be delivered by a “community waste sector
organisation” and this is defined as: “a non profit
distributing organisation which provides added value services
to communities in relation to waste reduction, recycling,
reuse and composting”. These community organisations
need not already be involved with waste management.
The scheme will also support activities that promote, raise
awareness or provide training or information to other community
groups involved in the reduction, reuse, recycling or composting.
When
to apply
The Community Recycling Network for Scotland (CRNS), will
offer advice to any community group seeking support from the
Increase Programme, and it is advisable to contact them in
the first instance. Once the project has been discussed an
application can be submitted.
What
is required
For both
the small and strategic applications, the following documentation
must be provided (in paper and electronic formats, where applicable):
1) Fully
completed, checked and signed small application form (or Strategic
Pre-application Form (Form A) and Project Plan (Form B), in
case of strategic applications).
2) Signed audited accounts (for most recent accounting period).
3) Signed Constitution / Memorandum and Articles (only require
hard copy).
How
to apply
CRNS Regional Development Officers should be contacted initially
by calling: 0870 190 5278
Or email
Increase
e-mail
Or telephone
01786 469214
Application
forms can be downloaded from Increase
Programme
Key
words: environment, recycling, waste management
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