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Canon’s environmental grants program closes soon

Time to submit environmental projects for consideration
 

Time is running out for communities to apply for Canon’s annual environmental grants program, with five grants in-kind up for grabs. The program is open to Australian and New Zealand not-for-profit organisations and schools with innovative ideas, dedicated to making a difference to their environment and the community.

Each winning project will receive $5,000 worth of Canon equipment from digital compact and DSLR cameras, to binoculars and multi-function devices.  

Winners are selected based on the environmental merits of each group’s nominated project, as well as on the impact that the Canon products would make to support the project to realise its success. The winners are sought across a number of categories, including community and schools (Australia), Regional, Education and Community (New Zealand).

“Our corporate philosophy is founded on a responsible approach to working, and we are strongly committed to making a positive change in local areas. Our annual awards program strives to reward the outstanding work run by community-led groups, providing them with the right tools to support their sustainability goals,” said Taz Nakamasu, managing director, Canon Oceania.

“We encourage community groups to apply if they believe their project is positively impacting the environment and their community in some way,” said Janet Leslie, sustainability manager, Canon Oceania. “Community groups around Australia and New Zealand are dedicated to sustaining and improving their local environment, and we want to encourage these community contributions.”

One of the 2013 winners was Earthwatch, an organisation dedicated to engaging people in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment.

“Prior to receiving the award, we had no access to our own photographic equipment, the grant was a huge helping hand. Images are a powerful tool, and the new equipment allowed us to show the powerful connection between people and nature, helping to inspire a new wave of volunteers,” said Dr Chris Gillies, Director of Science, Earthwatch Australia.

Other 2013 award winners included a wildlife conservation project, a school campaign relating to local native habitat protection, a sustainability education project for a school’s wetland, and a program to drive restoration of Australia’s bushland.

This year the grants will be awarded under the following categories:

Australia  - Applications close September 12

  • Community Grant: An environmental project with significance to a local community

  • School Award: An environmental project being run by primary or secondary school community

New Zealand - Application deadline extended until September 26

  • Regional Award: An environmental project with significance to a rural or regional area within New Zealand

  • Education Award: An environmental project being run by a kindergarten, primary or secondary school or tertiary organisation, or group within the organisation, within New Zealand

  • Community Award: An environmental project being runby a community group or organisation within New Zealand.

To apply for a grant applicants should go to: www.canon.com.au/Environmental-Grants

 
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