Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme 2019

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DEADLINE EXTENSION UNTIL 4PM ON THE 31ST OF MAY 2019

The Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme, established by the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan, T.D., seeks to encourage local peatland communities, local groups, local schools and individuals to engage with her Department in relation to the conservation and revitalisation of raised bog Special Areas of Conservation, Natural Heritage Areas and other raised bog areas and to promote public engagement with and awareness of our natural heritage.

The Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme will support in 2019 a diverse range of initiatives from events, education programmes, conservation management plans, public amenity and recreational measures to invasive species and fire control measures near/within raised bog Special Areas of Conservation/Natural Heritage Areas or other raised bog areas and which will encourage communities to enhance their natural surrounding areas and raise awareness of environmental issues and concerns.

Where Can I Get Funding Guidelines And An Application Form?

Details of the Terms and Conditions of the Scheme and Application Form needed to apply are available via the links below:

Please note that the submission of an application form does not guarantee funding from the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. A Departmental Panel will assess all eligible applications for funding received by the deadline of 4pm on Friday the 24th of May, 2019 and will recommend projects for funding to the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for her approval.

Where Can I Obtain Further Information?

Further details about the Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme are available by contacting:

Peatlands Management Unit,
Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht,
Newtown Road,
Wexford
Y35 AP90

Phone: (053) 9117361 / (053) 9117384
Email: peatlandsmanagement@chg.gov.ie

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