Small Grants Available to Improve the Local Environment

Posted on July 17, 2015

Keep Scotland Beautiful has announced that its Community Grants scheme is open for applications.

Using proceeds from the single use carrier bag charge collected by Tesco, local community groups can apply for grants of £250 to make small improvements to their local environment.

The type of organisations eligible to apply include:

Local neighbourhood/ friendship groups
Local volunteer groups
Not for profit organisations and groups

The funding can be used for items that help improve the local environment. This can include:

Litter picking equipment
Timber to create fencing
Compost
Bulbs
Refreshments to celebrate a community project
Fruit trees
Pond material
Volunteer expenses etc.

The closing date for applications is the 15th December 2015.

For further information please visit the Keep Scotland Beautiful website or call CVS Falkirk and speak with Tariq or Claire for funding and capacity building support on 01324 692000, alternatively you can email: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

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