€50,000 Fund Launched For Sustainable Development Projects In Malta And Gozo
A new fund aimed at supporting sustainable development projects by voluntary organisations in Malta has been launched.
The fund is aimed at assisting organisations to implement tangible projects or initiatives related to the promotion of sustainable development, and comes as part of a scheme supported by the Sustainable Development Directorate and the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector.
“The vision for our country is that of a sustainable future that can be achieved if everyone works together. Voluntary organisations are an integral part of the transition towards a more inclusive and environmentally healthy society. Therefore, we are launching this fund so that this crucial work continues and keeps moving forward,” Energy Minister Miriam Dalli.
Minister Miriam Dalli explained that the main objective of this fund is to assist voluntary organisations improve their capacity and skills, while allowing them to develop community projects that promote sustainability in different areas and engage in initiatives that lead to a fairer and more equal society, a clean environment, and a healthy economy.
“We want to see more projects that are making a difference in people’s lives, projects that are done in the most sustainable way, so that both todays and future generations can benefit from them,” Voluntary Organisation Minister Julia Farrugia Portelli said.
VOs which are registered with the Office of the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations are encouraged to submit project proposals which can be implemented in the coming months.
The best proposals will benefit from funding of 80% of the project costs up to a maximum of €10,000.
Applications are open until Friday, 28 October 2022. The application and guidelines can be found on http://vofunding.org.mt/funds/114.
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