B&Q One Planet Living Awards
by Nakhat Zahir (Funding Advice Worker)
17 February 2010
The B&Q One Planet Living (OPL) Grant offers between £50 and £250 of B&Q materials to schools, community groups and charitable organisations for long-term sustainable projects.
Projects must support at least one of the following themes.
Save energy - Projects which will help contribute to the health of the planet through the reduction of energy use or an active effort to limit their environmental footprint.
Conserve nature - Projects which will support, protect and celebrate the natural habitats in local communities including community gardens, meadows, wetlands, Chalk Rivers and forests.
Grow your own - Projects which will grow produce and involve the local community.
Support local culture and heritage - Projects which will support, enhance and celebrate valuable aspects of local culture and heritage
Applications must be from a school, registered charitable organisation or other recognised community group, eg residents' association, youth centres, Scouts, Guides
Projects can apply for funding between 1 February 2010 and 30 September 2010 and successful projects must collect their materials no later than 31 October 2010.
Applicants need to contact the environmental champion or store manager at their local B&Q store to discuss project details.
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