The second round of funding for the Tesco Bags of Help scheme is now open
Bags of Help is administered by Groundwork and funded by Tesco customers from the proceeds of the 5p charge for plastic carrier bags. The scheme is open to community groups across England, Wales and Scotland to apply for grants of £8,000, £10,000 and £12,000 to improve local green space. Projects that will get the green light as a result of the funding will include new pocket parks, sports facilities, schools, wildlife areas, seafront improvements and community gardens.
Tesco customers will be able to cast their vote on which shortlisted project in their area they would like to see receive the top grant from 1 October 2016.
Find out more about the application process here.
The first round of Bags of Help funding is already set to award £11.5m to over 1,000 groups.
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Community project toolkit
Groundwork has also launched a new Community Project Toolkit; containing hints and tips for communities looking to develop local green space projects.
Nature Conservation Lewisham 