O2 Go Think Big: The Environment Now

Archived Active citizenship Buildings and built environment Community and neighbourhood development Community development environment Information Technology Miscellaneous Natural environment and climate Recycling and waste management Sustainable development Sustainable energy Voluntary and community infrastructure 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 Small (up to £10,000)

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Overview

The Environment Now programme is funded by O2 and the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund, and is part of the Our Bright Future programme. It is managed by the National Youth Agency.

The scheme provides grants of up to £10,000 plus mentoring, work experience and insight days with industry professionals to help you bring your idea to life.

You should apply if

You are aged between 17-24
You are passionate about the environment and making a positive impact
You see digital technology making a better future
You have the entrepreneurial drive and innovation to make a difference

Your project must:

Have a designated project leader that is aged between 17-24. (The programme is specifically aimed at young people and the project team must reflect this.)
Have a positive and measurable environmental impact in areas such as; energy efficiency or waste and recycling.
Use digital technology to solve an environmental issue, this could include, but is not limited to:
- Using digital skills and/or digital connectivity
- The use of pre-existing technologies and digital platforms
- Using digital research and data management
Be based within the UK; although it could have wider benefits.
Have realistic and achievable objectives within the available funding and timeframe.
Have sustainable values, considering your projects impact on the environment and local community