UPDATE – DEFRA Fund Project 4 now inviting applications
An invitation to apply for funding under Project 4 of the Defra Fund for Biodiversity Recording in the Voluntary sector has been posted on the Natural England website. This contains details of what is covered, how to apply and how bids will be evaluated. The closing date for all bids is midnight on 18th February 2013. For any additional queries please contact Andrew Thompson – andrew.m.thompson@naturalengland.org.uk
News item from 5th December 2012
An invitation to tender for Project 3 of the Defra Fund for Biodiversity Recording in the Voluntary Sector has now been posted on Natural England BRAVO system (05/12). The return deadline is 9th January 2013. This is the third instalment of the fund and follows previous work focused on structured surveillance and capacity building. Project 3 will focus on verification and improving data flow. If you would like to know more about the project and how to bid please contact Christine Innes christine.innes@naturalengland.org.uk.
News item from 21st November 2012
Pending final approval, an invitation to tender for Project 3 of the Defra Fund for Biodiversity Recording in the Voluntary Sector will be posted on the Natural England BRAVO website in the coming weeks. This will be the third instalment of the fund and follows previous work focused on structured surveillance and capacity building.
Project 3 will focus on verification and improving data flow. We would encourage, in addition to bids from single suppliers, small collaborative bids either led by a National Scheme/Society working with one of more Local Record Centres or led by a Local Record Centre working with one or more National Scheme/Society.
If you would like to know more about the project and how to bid please contact christine.innes@naturalengland.org.uk.