Carol Forster 31st October 2013
Eligibility Constituted Not-for-Profit Groups Councils can get involved! Applicants must be in existence for 2 years and/or have a track record in delivering environmental projects Projects funded through Water Quality Improvement Grant – not eligible
Challenge Fund Streams Forest Service NIEA Small Medium Large Educational Bodies/ Schools Grant Size < £30K < £10K £10K –£ 20K £20K - £30K <£5K Total Funding Available (Indicative) £200K £400K Delivery completed by end of: March 2015 March 2014
NIEA Streams FS Stream For recreational supporting infrastructure within the Forest Service estate It will not support recreational service delivery Sustainable use & protection of natural resources Improved conservation & management of natural heritage Improved conservation & management of built heritage Better public awareness & understanding of the environment
Conditions of the Challenge Fund Staff Costs – there are restrictions Permissions/Licences need to be in place before work commences Other conditions that may be applied to successful projects set out in Letter of Offer Timeframe for delivery – it’s a challenge!
Assessment of Applications Scoring Criteria Outcomes Finance Need Budget NIEA/FS Criteria Value for Money Beneficiaries Match - Funding Wider Benefits Ability to Complete Partnership Volunteers Long Term Impact
Timeframe Email completed applications to: carol@nienvironmentlink.org Deadline for Applications 15th November 2013 (2pm) Announcement of Successful Projects 13th December 2013 Project Visits March/April 2014 NIEA Project Claims Submission 26th March 2014 Forest Service Claims Submission Mid- March 2015 Applications available @ www.nienvironmentlink.org or phone: 028 9045 5770 Email completed applications to: carol@nienvironmentlink.org
NIEL Contacts Tel: 028 9045 5770 www.nienvironmentlink.org Carol Forster : carol@nienvironmentlink.org Murdo Murray: murdo@nienvironmentlink.org Sandra Kilpatrick: sandra@nienvironmentlink.org Tel: 028 9045 5770 www.nienvironmentlink.org