1 February, 2012

Horizons gets behind community initiatives

Applications are now open for Horizons Regional Council’s community grants programme, aimed at supporting community groups undertaking projects benefitting the region and its environment.

Community groups, schools, early childhood centres and iwi/hapu groups are all eligible to apply for a grant from the $20,000 pool which will be awarded to community-led projects that enhance the region or encourage more people to engage with the natural environment.

Horizons communications manager Caroline Rowe describes the new community grants programme as a great opportunity for Horizons to get in behind the community groups that are doing their bit in making the region a great place to live, work or play.

“We want support projects that are having a positive impact on our region. We want to work with the community to look after our region and its resources. I’m sure there are a number of great projects and ideas out there in the community that we can lend a hand to,” said Mrs Rowe.

Horizons has been supporting landowners with sustainable land use through environmental grants since we were formed in 1989. The community grants programme is a way of supporting those groups who are making a difference but who may not necessarily meet environmental grant criteria.

Further information and application forms are available from Horizon Regional Council offices or online www.horizons.govt.nz. Groups have until 4pm Friday March 30 to get their applications in.

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