 FAQs |
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Please see below for answers to frequently asked questions. We will add to the FAQs as and when we receive new queries.
| Q. | Can we use INREASE funding to construct a new building? |
| A. | No, INCREASE funding cannot be used to either construct a new building or purchase an existing building |
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How much funding is available? |
| A. | The Scottish Executive has allocated £5 Million from its Strategic Waste Fund for Community Waste projects until February 2008 |
| Q. | What is the timescale for spending the grant? |
| A. | All projects must be completed by 28th February 2008 |
| Q. | Is there a limit to the number of projects an organisation can apply for funding? |
| A. | No limit to the number of projects an organisation can apply for. The panel make the final decision on which projects will be funded |
| Q. | Do we need to get match funding? |
| A. | There is no prerequisite for match funding |
| Q. | Can we get funding in advance? |
| A. | No. A possible way round this is to work with partners, such as Local Authorities |
| Q. | We are a Charity and are looking at a 3 year plan can we get funding for this? |
| A. | Funding needs to be spent by 28th February 2008 |
| Q. | How long does the decision process take? |
| A. | Approx. 10 weeks |
| Q. | Can the 1st year be for setting up and 2nd year for implementation? |
| A. | Yes, the fund is all about moving the sector on |
| Q. | Can we get funding for a wormery? |
| A. | Yes |
| Q. | Can we get funding for composting bins for local community? |
| A. | Yes, if this is not done already by your local authority |
| Q. | Does the application form go to the local authority for checking? |
| A. | No |
| Q. | How often will the decision panel meet? |
| A. | Every 8 weeks |
| Q. | If our grant application is unsuccessful can we re-apply? |
| A. | Yes you can, we don’t want to say no - just point you in the right direction |
| Q. | Is the whole £5M available for projects? |
| A. | Yes, Momenta are funded outwith the Grant fund |
| Q. | Can we use the money for expansion? |
| A. | Yes |
| Q. | If we only carry out a small project, do we need to complete a report? |
| A. | Yes there is a 2 page report which you need to complete at the end of the project and your Development Officer can help you to write it. |
| Q. | If we do not reach our targets will we still receive funding? |
| A. | Yes, but we would look at individual projects on a case-by-case basis. |
| Q. | Are information and education projects eligible? |
| A. | Yes |
| Q. | Do we need to provide written quotations or estimates for items in the breakdown of costs? |
| A. | Yes |
| Q. | Can we include on-going running costs in our application? |
| A. | Yes, provided the costs are directly associated with your project |
| Q. | Can we include a project management fee in our application? |
| A. | Yes |
| Q. | What are the decision categories? |
| A. | The outcomes of the panel will fall into one of the following six categories: YES, YES WITH CONDITIONS, PART FUND, DEFER 1 (decision deferred until further information is required), DEFER 2 (decision deferred until further information is presented at next panel meeting) and NO. |
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