Caring for the environment has been listed as the 7th Area of Focus
The concept of a 1070 DEMG is to encourage clubs to get behind this new area, Fresh inventive ideas will be encouraged !
A £200 cap (Maximum) on the amount as a contribution to either a one-off event – i.e., a litter pick / Beach clean, tree planting for clubs or Cluster of clubs (£300 Maximum ) or to purchase specialist equipment – i.e., tree planting spades litter pickers black bag holders, waders etc etc. for their own use after the initial event
(Rotary Foundation District Grants, match funded up to $1,000 and Global Grants with a minimum project value of $30,000 are also available for Rotary Environmental projects, contact DRFC Hugh Holden for further information)
The suggested projects should be broadly in line with District targets and objectives, so for example an inventive ways clubs can setup recycling initiatives locally – Public-facing with Rotary branding, 0r it could be used to publicize the Young Environmentalist competition, maybe fund a Young Environmentalist competition event (sandwiches/cakes/drinks) - or an award of say £100 (or equivalent in trees/litter pickers for the school)
Applications will be welcomed from any listed club Environment Lead
Criteria to assist in completing the application form for a DEMG
Successful Grants will include:
For more information or help getting an environmental project underway please email Chris Davies environment@rotary1070.org or if you prefer the Environment Committee member that heads the theme of your grant.
Scheme approved by Env Committee.
Publicize
Via Website, SOB, Club Leads Meetings, Rotary Magazine, direct mailout to Environmental leads, ADG’s and club secretary if no Enviro lead in place.
Feature on Facebook and other social media
Application
Monitoring
Download the application form HERE
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