The objective of the Biodiversity Fund is to support site conservation and management for the enhancement of biodiversity at the local level. Applications are invited for capital projects for the management of sites to protect, conserve and enhance their importance for biodiversity. Projects must be completed by the end of November 2009.
Please note that this scheme is subject to appropriate levels of funding being made available by the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government.
Grants may be obtained by individuals, properly constituted non-profit organisations, local authorities, statutory institutions, academic institutions and private companies. The maximum grant award will not exceed €50,000, up to a maximum of 80% of the total project costs. All project proposals will be evaluated on a value-for-money basis.
All applications must be accompanied by any required consent forms from NPWS, land owners or other agencies, as relevant.
Full details on the criteria and application forms will be available on our website next week (www.heritagecouncil.ie) and from our office tel 056 770777.
All applications must be received at the Heritage Council offices, Church Lane, Kilkenny, by 5pm Friday November 14th 2008.
