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Grants for Community-led Green Network Projects are now available

Grants for small-scale, community led projects delivering the green network are now available through the CSGN Community Projects Fund.

Groups can apply for funding of up to £1,000 for projects that:
•    deliver green network improvements on the ground; and/or
•    increase community use of the green network; and/or
•    Increase community involvement in the maintenance and enhancement of the green network locally.

The overall aim of the Fund is to foster community involvement in delivering the CSGN in their area.

The Fund is available to any community group wishing to undertake activity within the CSGN boundary and the scope of the Fund is deliberately broad. Projects must include at least an element of tree/woodland planting or management and the sorts of activity that are eligible include:

•    Management/enhancement of existing woodlands/greenspace;
•    Creation/planting of new woodlands/greenspace;
•    Events & activities to celebrate/promote existing green network assets and to increase community use; and
•    Improvements to walking and cycling networks that enhance access to woodlands/greenspace.

Funding can be used to purchase trees, plants, turf, tools and other materials and equipment for use by community groups, or to contract third party providers to undertake work on the community’s behalf.

Application Form - CSGN Community Projects Fund (3.31 MB)

Information for Applicants (3.24 MB)

If your project is located in Glasgow, West or East Dunbartonshire, North or South Lanarkshire, East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire or Inverclyde please download the application form above and return to ruby.mckeown@gcvgreennetwork or send to Ruby McKeown at 125 West Regent Street, Glasgow G2 2SA.

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The Green Network is a 20 year programme which aims to transform the environment of Glasgow and the Clyde Valley area, to improve lives and help business and communities flourish.

This video provides examples of some of the great projects already in existence across the Network and highlights the scope of opportunities available for local communities to get involved with the creation of our Green Network.

If you are interested in getting involved with greenspace projects in your area from allotments to clean-up campaigns, to planting and nature walks contact one of the local greenspace teams below:

• BTCV
• Carts Greenspace
• Central Scotland Forest Trust
• Green Link Scotland
• Dumbarton Road Corridor Environment Trust
• Glasgow Greenspace
• Lower Clyde Greenspace
• Renfrewshire Environment Trust
• West Dunbartonshire Environment Trust

For a wide range of opportunities across the region you may find these organisations helpful:

• Greenspace Scotland
• SCVO
• SWT
  
• RSPB
  
• Sustrans