Community Grant Scheme
The 2009 Community Grant Scheme is now open.
This Grants Scheme was started nine years ago under the Moray Firth LIFE Project. It is designed to help in a very practical way to take forward integrated coastal zone management at the local, community level and to encourage involvement by all sectors of the community.
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has supported this Scheme from the start, with additional funding over the years from Aberdeenshire Council, BG Group and The Crown Estate which allowed us to extend the Scheme. We are delighted that SNH has awarded a further £10,000 to help fund the 2009 scheme.
The MFP Community Grant scheme is aimed at local, not for profit groups such as community associations, youth groups, heritage and interest groups. Projects must relate to the management, interpretation, enjoyment or improvement of the Moray Firth and its natural environment, be of clear benefit to the local area and contribute to the local quality of life.
Eleven community projects around the Moray Firth received funding from the 2008 Community Grants Scheme. Projects supported included a Seal Workshop in Caithness, schools visits and presentations on board the popular traditional sailing boat Isabella Fortuna, a geological interpretation panel at the stunning Munlochy Bay viewing area and a survey of rare lichens at Findhorn Bay by the UK’s leading expert in the field. Also being funded are amenity improvements to the popular Crooked Hythe bathing area in Findochty, and development of the North Head coastal path in Wick.These projects are due for completion by the end of January 2009. We will show you some of the results after the final reports have been submitted. Watch this space!
East Grampian Coastal Partnership- Community Grant Scheme
The East Grampian Coastal Partnership (EGCP) was set up in 2005 to aid the delivery of Integrated Coastal Zone Management on the East Grampian Coast. The EGCP is currently operating a Community Grant Scheme which offers grants of up to £1000 to non profit groups to improve the coast in their area from Kinnaird Head, Fraserburgh to the mouth of the River North Esk, St. Cyrus. Any project which will improve or benefit the coast will be considered for funding. Previous successful projects include a local seafood recipe book, improved life guard provision, interpretation and funding towards harbour days.
If you would like more information or to discuss ideas for projects you may have please get in touch with Emily Hastins on 01224 498245 ext. 2450or by email or log onto http://www.egcp.org.uk/projects/communitygrantscheme.php for further information.
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