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***3M Community Investment Programme (Bangor)

Archived Active citizenship Adult Education/Learning Age Aged 26 - 59 years Community and neighbourhood development Community development Education and learning environment Information Technology International issues Miscellaneous Natural environment and climate Recycling and waste management Rural development School, College and University Sustainable development Sustainable energy Urban development Voluntary and community infrastructure volunteering World issues Young people (13-25) Antrim & Newtownabbey Ards & North Down Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Belfast City Causeway Coast and Glens Derry City and Strabane England Fermanagh and Omagh Great Britain Lisburn and Castlereagh Mid and East Antrim Mid Ulster Newry, Mourne and Down Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland Scotland Wales In Kind Medium (up to £60,000) Micro (up to £1,000) Small (up to £10,000)

Overview

The 3M community programme is not about reacting to general requests for cash donations - it is a proactive programme focused on those areas where they believe their contribution can make a real difference.

Different communities have different needs, so each of their UK locations has some limited funding available so they can direct support to the areas of greatest need.

Community:

  • Prepare youth for success through early childhood and out-of-school-time learning
  • Enhance community vibrancy by improving the local communities where 3M has a presence
  • Aid disaster preparedness, relief, and recovery
  • Encourage and recognize volunteers

Education:

  • Increase primary and secondary student achievement in STEM and business curriculum
  • Support post-secondary programs that attract, retain and graduate students
  • Drive access and academic success to ensure educational equity

Environment:

  • Protect the Earth’s ecosystems through biodiversity and climate change programs
  • Promote science-based environmental and conservation education

In order to be considered for support, projects must fall within one or both of these topic areas and relate to a community in which 3M has a site presence.

Proposals must also fulfil one or more of the criteria:

  • be a registered UK charitable concern
  • address a specific identified local community need
  • involve 3M volunteers
  • on completion, be able to demonstrate measurable results.