Local recycling groups are being encouraged to bid for cash funding under a scheme by Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority and Veolia Environmental Services.
The Community Resource Action Fund has been made available in order to encourage waste awareness in local communities. Grants of up to £3000 will be available for projects.
You can apply for the Community Resource Action Fund 2011-12 if you are a:
• Community or voluntary organisation
• Small to medium sized enterprise;
• Not for profit organisation
• Charity
• Parish/town council
• Youth group
• Uniformed organisation
Examples of projects we have supported in the past are:
• Equipment for testing re-used electrical items
• Community art projects using recycled materials
• Community events that raise awareness to sustainable waste management issues
If you are a community or resident group and wish to apply to the Community Fund, please call us on:
Tel: 0151 255 1444
email: enquiries@merseysidewda.gov.uk
Or write to:
Community Resource Action Fund
Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority
6th Floor, North House
17 North John Street
Liverpool
L2 5QY.
Applications are only accepted via the application form provided by MWDA and will be subject to evaluation by MWDA. Completed applications must be returned to Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority by 5.00pm Friday 30th September 2011.