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18/04/2019
Small Grants Scheme Open For Volunteer Projects
Local communities in Northern Ireland are encouraged to apply for the 'Live Here Love Here' small grants scheme for volunteer projects.
Grants from £500 to £5000 are available for various initiatives as part of the scheme that takes a fresh approach to improving local environments and building pride in local communities.
Launched by local councils, the NI Housing Executive, McDonald's UK, Coca-Cola and Keep Northern Beautiful, it provides support to volunteer projects that:
• Improve the health and wellbeing of communities whilst helping to improve and/or maintain public spaces.
• Use innovative ways to reduce littering and dog fouling where you live.
• Improve the way your local environment is looked after, whether urban, rural or coastal.
• Contribute to the development of civic pride within a community with a focus on environmental improvement.
Applications can be submitted here.
(JG/MH)
Grants from £500 to £5000 are available for various initiatives as part of the scheme that takes a fresh approach to improving local environments and building pride in local communities.
Launched by local councils, the NI Housing Executive, McDonald's UK, Coca-Cola and Keep Northern Beautiful, it provides support to volunteer projects that:
• Improve the health and wellbeing of communities whilst helping to improve and/or maintain public spaces.
• Use innovative ways to reduce littering and dog fouling where you live.
• Improve the way your local environment is looked after, whether urban, rural or coastal.
• Contribute to the development of civic pride within a community with a focus on environmental improvement.
Applications can be submitted here.
(JG/MH)
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