Environment Now are looking for their next environmental leaders! Running for over a year, Environment Now offers people aged 17-24 the opportunity to apply for a grant of £10,000 to benefit the environment. The programme funds unique digital ideas to improve energy efficiency, reduce waste or increase recycling. Through our partner 02, they are also offering project leaders mentoring, work experience and insight sessions with industry professionals.
To apply for The Environment Now you need to:
- Be 17-24 years old.
- Use digital technology to solve an environmental issue – this could include: using digital skills and/ digital connectivity, the use of existing or new technologies and digital platforms and using digital research & data management.
- Be based within the UK
- Be committed to completing the project within 10 months.
- Have a passion to inspire other young people.
You don’t have long left to apply, our deadline is the 27th of October 2017. To find out more or apply for The Environment Now visit our website or email The Environment Now programme.
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The Environment Now programme is funded by O2 and the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund as part of the Our Bright Future programme. The programme is managed by the National Youth Agency.
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http://thesprout.co.uk/blog/giving-nature-a-home-in-cardiff-community-engagement-voluntary-internship/
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