A funding scheme has been launched which offers financial support in the form of grants to registered non-governmental organisations (NGOs), which are active within the domain of conservation of wild birds.

According to funding scheme guidelines, the Fund will provide up to 80% of eligible project value, capped at a maximum of €20,000 per project.

Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights Roderick Galdes, announced the scheme and explained that the financial support under the Fund is available for projects that directly contribute to the conservation of wild birds, in accordance with the priorities of this funding scheme.

He said that the new Fund will provide financial support for a broad array of priorities, all designed to benefit the conservation of wild birds.

“The fund will specifically support activities that help to contribute towards initiatives related to sustainable hunting, species reintroduction programmes, species and habitats conservation, training for personnel involved in the sector, scientific research, innovation, awareness raising and educational initiatives,” the Parliamentary Secretary said.

Application forms and guidelines can be found on the VO portal Applications should be sent electronically through the VO funding portal by noon of the 1st September 2017.

Photograph: Chiffchaff – WBRU

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