Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN) Funding

DEVELOPMENT FUND 2012-13

The CSGN Development Fund supports the development and implementation of projects delivering the priorities of improving the quality and connectivity of the green network.

Funding is available to support:

• Woodland expansion
• Creation of a high quality landscape structure which supports development plan settlement strategies (including accessible greenspace for communities)
• Strategic routes for active travel and recreation
• Strategic habitat networks and habitat development
• Restoration of vacant and derelict land for green network purposes
• Integration of woodland, habitat, greenspace and access development with water catchment and coastal zone management

The Key Priorities for 2012-13 are:

• Joining up the Network - increasing the connectivity of Habitats  and Path Networks. 
• Woodland creation and enhancement - especially for community use.
• Greenspace Deficits - such as greenspace around businesses, social housing and schools; community growing areas and urban greening.
• Employability/skills development - improving the employability and/or skills of those not in employment, education or training (especially young people aged 16-25) in practical improvement and maintenance projects or community engagement in the CSGN.
• Areas of Multiple Deprivation - enhancing access to high quality greenspace for communities within the 15% most deprived areas.
• Vacant & Derelict Land - green network enhancements to sites on the Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Register.
• Collaboration or Cross-boundary working - encouraging landowners to work together and/or across local authority boundaries.

For the first time applicants will be able to apply for funding for projects for up to three years 

The deadline for the submission of complete applications is: 12:00 hours on Friday 2nd March 2012.

To find out more about the Funds and how to apply please visit Central Scotland Green Network Development Fund  

Please note that we are unable to match fund projects that are successful in securing CSGN Development funds. Please see our 'What we don't fund' page  for further information.