Canon opens environmental grants scheme

Canon New Zealand has put out the call for applications for its annual Environmental Grants Programme.

The programme offers $15,000 worth of grants in-kind to New Zealand schools, community groups and not-for-profit organisations. Yusuke Mizoguchi, managing director of Canon New Zealand, says, “We look forward to offering our support for another year and once again recognise and reward some of the outstanding organisations that continue to dedicate their time and energy to improving the local community by embracing positive environmental and sustainability practices.”

The three grants up for grabs comprise $5,000 worth of Canon equipment to help support their initiative, from digital compact and DSLR cameras, to binoculars, printers, security cameras or projectors.

Canon will select the grant recipients based on the environmental merits of each project, as well as on the impact that the Canon products would make to support the project and realise its success. Applications close Friday 10 October 2014. Click here for further details www.canon.co.nz/environment

The 2014 Canon Environmental Grants will be awarded under the following categories:
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; and
Community Award: an environmental project being run by a community group or organisation within New Zealand.

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