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Community Grants
Local Nature Reserves (LNR)
Grant.
Available to the manager(s) of any LNR for innovative
schemes which raise the profile and enhance the value of the reserve, provided
they obtain Local Authority consent. It covers 25% of project costs - grants
between £250 & £5,000. Volunteer time can account for up to 80% of matched funding. Decisions on funding are made in
January, June and September.
For more details, including how to set up an LNR, contact English Nature: 01233 812525.
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Management Grants
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Biodiversity Grant Scheme.
Aims to restore and conserve priority species and habitats. Grants do not
usually cover more than 50% of project costs with a minimum of £250 and a
maximum of £5,000. Again 80% of funding can be matched by volunteer time.
Applications should be made 3 months before work starts. Contact English Nature:
01233 812525.
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Species Recovery
A scheme available to
anyone who takes positive steps to restore, keep or increase species of flora
and fauna which are under threat of extinction or in severe decline. Grants for
up to 3 years are made to aid in monitoring species, management costs,
communication and publicity. Contact English Nature: 01233 812525.
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The Shell Better Britain Community Projects Fund
Tries to benefit both the environment and the local community with special
emphasis on tackling economic issues. An award of up to £2,000 is available
monthly. Contact Shell UK: 0121 212 9221.
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BT Countryside for All
Usually between
£250 and £1,500, to help disabled people enjoy the countryside. Closing
dates for applications are July 31st and October 31st.
Contact BT: 0114 270 1668.
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Kent Rural Revival
A community based grant
scheme run by Kent County Council aiming to protect rural life throughout Kent.
Applications are invited from communities which cover topics such as wildlife
protection, traffic reduction, recycling, and the need for village shops and
local produce. The "community chest" can cover 50% of costs with a
grant of between £500 and £2,500. Contact KCC: 01622
221528.
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Heritage Lottery Fund
A grant open to any
organisation or individual (not private or commercial concerns) to enhance and
extend access to physical heritage including countryside and parks. Minimum
project cost is £5000 which must have partnership funding. Contact: 0171 5916000 for a pack.
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