17 Jul 2018

Darwin Plus open for latest funding round for UK Overseas Territories Defra: ‘There has been media coverage of the Darwin Plus funding scheme for UK Overseas Territories (OTs) re-opening for the latest round of applications and two government direct grants to St Helena and Montserrat. Darwin Plus provides around £3 million of funding annually to environmental projects […]

03 Apr 2018

Apply for European Maritime and Fisheries Funds (EMFF) and download guidance documents and From: Marine Management Organisation Last updated 16 March 2018 — see all updates Contents You should apply online using the EMFF E-System > > > EMFF assessment panel for applications over £100,000 Eligibility Expression of interest How to apply You should apply online […]

19 Mar 2018

Two articles: It will be interesting to see how both initiatives develop, and how innovative and effective they will be. Where are the producers in these projects? Litter Innovation Fund: Government backs new community projects The first tranche of funding has been awarded to innovative litter-fighting projects across Britain A range of innovative projects to tackle […]

06 Mar 2018

Funding supporting the economic development of coastal communities – expression of interest form and guidance. The Coastal Communities Fund Round 5 is now open with £40 million available for spend from April 2019 to end of March 2021. Funding goes to projects over £50,000 that will ultimately lead to regeneration and economic growth whilst directly or […]

22 Sep 2017

Towns and cities along Britain’s coastline set to benefit from thousands of new jobs and millions of pounds more in visitor spending. Towns and cities along Britain’s coastline are set to benefit from thousands of new jobs and millions of pounds more in visitor spending after the government announced the next round of the Coastal Communities Fund today […]

29 Aug 2017

Local communities urged to get ‘smart’ on tackling litter with launch of the new Government Litter Innovation Fund. Almost £500,000 will be awarded to community projects to tackle the blight of littering, Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey announced today. The money will support the development of new innovation and approaches for tackling litter, from behavioural research for […]