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Aims/actively encouraging |
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Education |
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(Government) Applicants have to take energy efficiency steps before grant can be agreed |
Solar photovoltaics Micro-wind turbines Small hydro turbines Solar thermal hot water Ground/water/air source heat pumps Wood pellet heaters/stoves/boilers
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30-50% of overall costs |
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provide facilities for the disabled and disadvantaged to take part in recreation and education in the countryside |
Website a bit short on info! |
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School grounds developments |
support initiatives to enhance school grounds as ideal places to teach practical ecology. Funding will not be given for ornamental features. e.g. water features |
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Up to £1000 Jan 31, Apr 30, Sept 30 |
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Primary school trips |
to help Primary school teachers to arrange for their class to participate in a field trip or visit to an interesting place. This should be in collaboration with a local expert e.g. a BES member or other persons belonging to an appropriate organisation e.g. RSPB. |
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Up to £300 Jan 31, Apr 30, Sept 30 |
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· Waterway wildlife conservation projects (Waterside woodlands in particular) · Community based projects to improve facilities on canals and inland waterways |
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Up to £1000 |
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Grants for tree planting |
Grants to community groups & schools, especially for projects involving children |
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Apply from Nov 07 onwards for May 31st |
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Free hedge/copse sapling packs
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30 free plants ready for planting in the late winter |
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30 saplings Oct annually |
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Ashden Awards for sustainable energy
Creating sustainable schools and community buildings |
2 annual prizes for schools which have succeeded in making sustainable energy a key part of the practice and culture of the school as a whole. |
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£15,000 and £5,000 prizes |
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(Woolworths)
Grants awarded to groups of school children who have led the school in planning a playground |
Involves a whole school project, child-led.
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£250-£10,000
July 2007 |