Cavan people who want to develop an environmental project, but do not have the necessary funds to complete it, can now apply to the Vodafone and Conservation Volunteers Ireland Nature Fund for a grant. To date over EUR 130,000 has been awarded to environmental groups from 19 counties in Ireland and another EUR 20,000 is due to be awarded within the next few months.
Co. Cavan have already benefited twice from this unique conservation funding scheme, with a Cavan based environmental group – Bat Conservation Ireland – awarded two grants, one in September 2004 and a second in May 2006, to assist them develop specific projects. Now Vodafone and Conservation Volunteers Ireland (CVI) are inviting County Cavan based groups to apply for support from the upcoming round of funding.
Vodafone and CVI are aware of a number of groups in the Cavan area who have projects needing funding and now encourage them to finalise their application forms and return them by Monday 14th August for consideration for a grant. The Vodafone and CVI Nature Fund aims to encourage the appreciation and protection of Ireland’s unique natural habitat through the funding of locally based environmental projects and initiatives that demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and enhancing Ireland’s treasured landscape. All funding for this grant scheme comes directly from the proceeds of the Vodafone Mobile Phone Recycling Programme.
Applications are invited from environmental projects from across the community, including schools, businesses, local authorities, residents associations, charities and voluntary groups, as well as individuals whose projects and initiatives display a practical commitment to understanding, enhancing and protecting our environment.
The application process is very simple; you can download an application form from www.cvi.ie or e-mail info@cvi.ie to have one e-mailed to you. When completed applications are received, a panel of judges, including, Mairead McGuinness MEP, will review all the applications and select the projects to receive funding.
According to Olivia Dobbs, “The fast pace of technology in the mobile phone industry means phones are rapidly becoming obsolete. This partnership with CVI raises awareness of the importance of our collective responsibility to our environment. This programme gives Irish communities the opportunity to implement a sustainable difference in their local area”.
The next round of grants will be awarded to those successful groups at an Awards Ceremony to be held in early autumn.
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