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Grants competition

During the traditional Veteran Meeting - 25 July 2009 we have announced the next edition of the Small Grants Competition (SGC).The aim of competition is to activate the summer school graduates and other recipients of the Challenges of sustainable development in Poland project by providing financial and organization support for small projects and initiatives promoting sustainable development.

 

Appllication deadline: 15 October 2009

 

 

We particularly await the projects that aims:

  • helping Polish society and local communities to develop the capacity to cooperation in different conditions, particularly in the ever-changing social and environmental situation;
  • the development of civil society;
  • the improving state of the environment;
  • the transfer of technological innovations and scientific discoveries to practice;
  • the education in the field of sustainable development;
  • promoting the cooperation of researchers  the local community members and local authorities.

The competition is directed to students, young professionals dealing with issues of local development and sustainable business as well as educators, however, the applications submitted by Foundation summer schools  will be promoted, which is reflected in the evaluation criteria (see the attached Rules of the SGC).

The primary objective of the SGC is the activation of summer school graduates to implement the knowledge gained in the field of sustainable development through the voluntary organisation of small projects. Thus, the competition is to strengthen the network of highly qualified people in the field of sustainable development, who by the practice in the implementation of small projects will actively seek further work in this area. Gaining experience in a real action will allow the winners to feel the satisfaction that flows from the practical use of acquired knowledge and skills. Independently realized project may also be for its coordinator a chance to meet a potential employers, and enrich his professional experience, which might be relevant on labor market.

Here you can find  some information about the successful projects carried out in previous editions of the contest.