Subject - O2 Its Your Community

Posted : (Monday 14th May 2007 ) By - Jane (Registered User)Of interest to Organisations dealing with: Environment; Conservation; Urban Renewal;

O2 provides grants to enable people to make real improvements to where they live.

Eligibility - Local amenity groups, parish and village councils, action groups, schools, youth clubs, heritage groups, environmental and conservation groups, and individuals who can show that their project will benefit the local environment.

What For?
The O2 'It's Your Community' fund supports local environmental, urban renewal and conservation projects and could be used to hire tools and equipment, or to purchase plants, paint, signs and materials.

Examples are:
* Turning derelict land into an amenity park or wildlife area
* Protecting local wildlife and increasing bio-diversity
* Tree planting
* Creating a wildlife pond
* Renovating neglected river and canal footpaths
* Improving the environmental footprint of village halls by installing solar panels, rain water collection points, recycling facilities etc.
* Renovating a building for community use

How Much?
Up to £1,000

Deadline
Judging will take place on the 20th of each month.

There will be no awards given for the months of December and August. Applications received then will automatically go forward into January and September.

More Informationwww.o2.com/cr/community_fund.asp