Helping your environment
First TransPennine Express (FTPE) would like to inspire people to make a positive improvement to their community and improve their local environment. The FTPE Community Environmental Bursaries are available for environmental improvements for the benefit of the community.
If you have an idea or project that is a physical environmental improvement and will have a long term visible effect, then the FTPE Community Environmental Bursary is for you.
Landscape
Improving your community's natural environment
We could help to Improve the natural environment where you live, for example, creating community gardens, planting trees, shrubs and flowers, vegetable gardens etc.
Pride
Tackling problem areas and restoring pride
We could help to put the pride back into your local community, for example, park makeovers, restoring paths, graffiti removal all involving the local community's help.
Eligibility
The following are eligible for applying for a bursary:
- Community Groups/clubs;
- Charities;
- Schools;
- Individuals acting on behalf of the above.
Projects must be in close proximity to FTPE stations and line of route.
Bursaries are available up to a maximum value of £2,000, but you do not need to apply for the full amount, just what you actually require for the project.
The following are not eligible:
- Aligned with political organisations;
- On private property/land;
- Aimed at supporting an individual;
- A one-off event, that won’t have a long lasting physical improvement.
Judging criteria
The applications will be judged by a panel of FTPE employees, including a Director, a Local Environment Champion and the FTPE Environmental Manager.
The applications will be judged on the following:
- Social need;
- Community partnership;
- Impact and improvement to the local community;
- Positive impact on environment / reducing negative impact on environment;
- Resources required;
- Timeline of completion of project;
- Proximity to FTPE stations and line of route;
- Volunteering opportunities for FTPE staff.
Closing date for applications 24th October 2008
