Wednesday 20 October 2021
Those eligible to apply for the Strategy for Nature Fund are being reminded that the deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 1 November 2021.
The Fund looks to offer financial support for environmental initiatives which aim to further the goals and objectives of the Strategy for Nature and is in recognition that the Strategy for Nature is not simply a government document; it is a framework for the whole community.
As such, the Fund has been developed for individuals, educational facilities and charity organisations wishing to engage in projects that benefit the environment and local community.
A total of £40,000 is being donated through the Fund in the form of grants to projects that are aligned with the goals of the Strategy for Nature:
- Goal 1: Connect our island community with nature
- Goal 2: Care for nature to ensure the diversity and resilience of our natural capital and assets
- Goal 3: Foster and share knowledge about nature
Of the total donation, up to £9,000 will be dedicated specifically to a bursary for students completing graduate or post graduate degrees in a relevant subject with a commitment to carry out data collection for their research project on-island. This bursary will be shared between up to three students (e.g. 3 x £3,000 grants).
The remaining £31,000 forms the bulk of the Fund and is open to local charities, education facilities and the general public, for projects based in Guernsey or Herm which meet at least one of the objectives of the Strategy for Nature. Again, this amount will be split between projects; an amount up to £5,000 can be applied for at one time, whether it is for the full cost of the project, or as part of the costs.
More information about the Strategy for Nature, the Fund and how to apply can be found at https://gov.gg/strategyfornature.
