Biodiversity Grants

Biodiversity includes all species of plants and animals and the complex ecosystems that sustain them.

Grants of up to £500 are available from this new funding stream which is aimed at projects that improve biodiversity in the Winchester District.

Examples of the types of projects that are likely to be funded through this scheme are:

• Hedge or tree planting scheme to provide habitat for birds or mammals
• Pond restoration works including wild flower planting
• Restoration of historic garden areas such as St Giles Hill
• Thinning out of woodland areas to restore habitat to former natural state

Applications for Biodiversity grants will only be accepted from the following groups/organisations:

• Parish or Town Councils
• Not-for-profit, community groups.

These applications must be supported by endorsement from the parish / town council (or Winchester Town Forum in the case of communities within the town area).

Any grant awarded will be conditional on acquiring all necessary permissions and/or undertaking consultations, e.g. Planning Permission, Felling Licenses, Highway Agreements, landowner's permission, access agreements, neighbour consultations, statutory undertakers services. Winchester City Council will not be held responsible for any failure to do this,

This scheme is now open for applications for grant awards in 2008-2009 and the closing dates for applications are as follows:

• 25th June, 2008 for any activities/projects taking place after 6th August, 2008
• 24^th September, 2008 for any activities/projects taking place after 5^th November, 2008
• 7^th January, 2009 for any activities/projects taking place after 18^th February, 2009

All activities and projects must be completed within six months of the date of approval.

If you wish to discuss your project or have any queries regarding the Community Planning scheme please contact the Partnership and External Funding Officer (PEFO) on 01962 848582.

Downloads:

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	Closing Dates	38K 56Kbps Modem: 6 Seconds Broadband: 1 Second
	Small Grant Application Form	122K 56Kbps Modem: 18 Seconds Broadband: 1 Second
	Small Grant Guidance Notes	77K 56Kbps Modem: 11 Seconds Broadband: 1 Second
	Small Grant Criteria	84K 56Kbps Modem: 12 Seconds Broadband: 1 Second
	Theme Specific Criteria	70K 56Kbps Modem: 10 Seconds Broadband: 1 Second
	Parish Declaration	42K 56Kbps Modem: 6 Seconds Broadband: 1 Second