Devon County Council, GB creates Natural Capital Challenge Fund for sustainable economic recovery

Devon County Council, GB Natural Capital Challenge Fund

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The £300,000 fund supports local businesses and community groups that leverage natural assets for job growth. Successful projects receive up to £50,000 each for employment, training, and service programs that conserve green spaces and coastlines. Funding recipients are expected to complete their projects by March 2023. County leaders estimate that the Natural Capital Challenge Fund will restore 50 hectares of green space and reduce carbon emissions by 3,000 tons.

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Devon County Council, GB

County council in England

United Kingdom

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Natural Capital Challenge Fund - Economy and Enterprise

Devon County Council is launching a new fund to support projects that use Natural Capital as a tool to create employment and skills What is Natural Capital? Natural capital is the sum of our ecosystems, species, freshwater, land, soils, minerals, … Continue reading →

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Devon launches Natural Capital Challenge Fund - News centre

A new Natural Capital Challenge Fund has been launched by Devon County Council as part of its economic recovery programme and to create employment and training opportunities in Devon's natural capital economy

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