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NEW CANOE FOUNDATION FUNDING CYCLE OPENING THIS SPRING
Are you looking for funding to complete a paddling related access or environment project ?
Would you like to secure funding for better river access at your club or local paddling spot ?
Maybe you need to carry out riverbank or coastal repairs to prevent further erosion or protect access spots ? www . britishcanoeing . org . uk
The Canoe Foundation spring funding cycle will be opening in March for a few weeks to accept applications for up to £ 10,000 for projects that :
• Increase and protect public access points to water for recreational users
• Create sustainable launching and landing sites , to and alongside water , for all sectors of the community and abilities
• Protect and enhance the natural environment we enjoy such as rivers or coastline
Specifically , projects can apply for funding for :
• Launch and landing platforms , steps or ramps
• Improvements to pathways and accessible routes to the waters edge
• Signage and information that promotes positive behaviour ( Countryside code , “ Check , Clean , Dry ”, take your litter home etc )
• Designated or additional parking for water users
• Works to address erosion and create more sustainable access points
• Projects that actively engage recreational water users in helping protect the waterway environment ( such as habitat creation or invasive non-native species action )
• Projects that are multi user or can benefit more than one user group
• Projects that benefit all paddlers rather than member facilities