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Monmouthshire’s Community Environmental Grants are
now available. These grants, of up to £1000, could be just what you
need if your school or community group is looking for a cash boost to
help with a project which will benefit your local community.
There are four different types of grant:
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Environment and Countryside Grants - fund projects
that help people to enjoy and understand the countryside.
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Community Pride Grants - help local communities
celebrate what is special about their locality and foster pride in
their local area.
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Schools Sustainable Development Grants - enable
schools to improve their sustainability
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Biodiversity Grants - enhance important habitats,
such as Local Wildlife Sites and increase the numbers of important
species.
The Countryside Council for Wales has contributed to
the Community Environmental Grants.
Last year over 40 projects received funding through this grants scheme
including:
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An accessible garden area with raised beds created
Bailey Court Residents Association,
“The project brought together elderly retired people to share and
enjoy each other’s company. It has truly relaunched the community
spirit in our court.”
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Habitat creation days at Goytre Fawr Primary
School :
“The habitat days were a great success and the children learned a
huge amount, from DT skills to caring for wildlife, and thoroughly
enjoyed themselves. All the habitats have now been placed around the
school grounds and we are watching and waiting to see who comes to
stay!”
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New notice board for Llanddewi Skirrid Village
Hall:
“The support given to the hall by Monmouthshire County Council will
enable us to keep our village up to date. The new notice board will
be a great asset to inform people about village, church and other
local events.”
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Tree and shrub planting by Usk in Bloom:
“The funding will increase wildlife-friendly tree and bush planting
within the town of Usk . As well as being good for wildlife, it will
enhance the enjoyment of residents and visitors”
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Developing a wildlife garden and wildlife areas in
Monmouth Comprehensive School :
“It is important that we create a wildlife haven that reflects our
environment in Monmouthshire. Our garden will support our local
species and reflect the changes that each season brings.”
These grants have helped many community groups take
practical steps to look after and enhance their local environment. This
really is sustainable development in action.
The closing date for applications is Friday 18th July 2008.
You can download an application form and more details from the MCC
website
https://forms.monmouthshire.gov.uk/officeforms/la21.ofml
If you would like to discuss your project, then please contact Colette
Mooney (Sustainable Communities Officer) on (01633) 644108 or by email
at
colettemooney@monmouthshire.gov.uk
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