Communities urged to apply for biodiversity grants
Minister of State Malcolm Noonan TD joins members of Myshall Muintir na Tíre who are implementing a local biodiversity action plan from left PJ Walsh, DJ Cleary, cllr Charlie Murphy, Shane Casey County Carlow biodiversity officer, Jerry O'Connor director of communications and engagement Community Foundation Ireland, Brigid Fox, Damian Howard, Mark Quinn, Community Foundation Ireland and Patsy McLean in Myshall, Carlow Photo: Dylan Vaughan
MINISTER Malcolm Noonan was in Myshall, Co Carlow recently to view the positive outcomes that can be achieve through a local biodiversity grant. While there, he met members of Myshall Muintir na Tíre, which is implementing a local biodiversity action plan.
A wildlife and nature call to action from Community Foundation Ireland and National Parks and Wildlife Service has been issued to communities to apply for local biodiversity grants.
More than €500,000 in grants for local biodiversity action plans is being made available through a partnership between philanthropy and government.
Full details at www.communityfoundation.ie.
