Communities wanting to improve their local environment in the Glasgow Metropolitan area have the opportunity to benefit from new grant funding following the launch of the Central Scotland Green Network’s (CSGN) Community Projects Fund.

Supported by Forestry Commission Scotland, CSGN’s Community Projects Fund will provide one-off grants of up to £1,000 to local community groups to improve their local environment.

All projects must be within the CSGN area, with applicants submitting a short application form by no later than 11th November 2011.

Applicants in the GCV area can visit the GCV Green Network Partnership website at www.gcvgreennetwork.gov.uk/communities for further information.