Deadline: 14 November 2017
Are you passionate about the environment and making a positive impact? Can you see digital technology making a better future? Have you got the entrepreneurial drive and innovation to make a difference?
If yes, then apply for Environment Now Programme.
O2’s new Environment Now Challenge is currently open for applications, inviting innovative ideas from young people aged 17-24, for the protection of environment.
The Environment Now programme is funded by O2 and the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund, and is part of the Our Bright Future programme. It is managed by the National Youth Agency.
Benefits
- Winners will be awarded up to £10,000.
- Applicants will also be offered mentoring, work experience and insight days with industry professionals to help them bring their ideas to life.
Eligibility Criteria
The Environment Now project must:
- Have a designated project leader that is aged between 17-24. Our programme is specifically aimed at young people and the project team must reflect this.
- Have a positive and measurable environmental impact in areas such as; energy efficiency or waste and recycling.
- Use digital technology to solve an environmental issue, this could include, but is not limited to:
- Using digital skills and/or digital connectivity
- The use of pre-existing technologies and digital platforms
- Using digital research and data management
- Be based within the UK; although it could have wider benefits.
- Have realistic and achievable objectives within the available funding and timeframe.
- Have sustainable values, considering applicant’s projects impact on the environment and local community.
- Not pay for team salaries, accommodation rent, social trips or any personal expenses that aren’t related to applicant’s project.
- Not support or endorse political parties, religious organisations and extreme activist groups.
- Not be part of an existing project or charity just requiring additional funding to continuing its existing work with no new elements.
- Not require additional funding to complete The Environment Now project objectives.
- Interested applicants must apply online via given website.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must apply online via given website.
Eligible Country: United Kingdom
For more information, please visit The Environment Now Programme.