An €800,000 scheme for local councils to implement sustainable projects in their communities, has been launched by Minister for Environment, Energy and Enterprise Miriam Dalli.
This is the first time that local councils across Gozo and Malta can benefit from a scheme for sustainable development projects.
Local councils are being encouraged to propose projects that further improve the quality of life of the residents and that contribute to the social, economic, and environmental wellbeing, such as improving accessibility, creating open spaces, green mobility projects, retrofitting of public buildings, and innovative waste management practices.
The Minister said that local councils are invited to apply for this scheme by submitting project proposals that can be implemented in the coming months.
The best proposals will receive a grant equivalent to 85% of the actual cost of the project up to a maximum of €300,000.
Applications are open and must be submitted by Friday, the 23 September, until 12pm on sustainabledevelopment@gov.mt [1].
The guidelines and application are available on the website: https://sustainabledevelopment.gov.mt/sustainable-localities-scheme/ [2].
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