Funding and awards
18th January 2008, 3:33 pm
The Big Green Challenge award aims to encourage change and innovation, by challenging voluntary organisations and communities (of any type) to reduce CO2 emissions by 60%. There is a prize fund of £1 million. Entries by 29th February - http://www.biggreenchallenge.org.uk.
Co-operation Ireland runs a small grants programme for cross-border projects from youth groups and community groups which focus on mutual benefit; peace & reconciliation; and diversity. This year’s deadline is 15th February. CommunityNI news item at http://www.communityni.org/index.cfm/section/news/key/13dec2007exchangegrants
A grants programme for grass roots organisations working across all areas of equality has been launched by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, with an application deadline of 4th February. Details at http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/aboutus/grants/pages/grantsandfunding.aspx (and news item).
(Sources include bassac e-news)