Canon New Zealand has opened its 2016 Environmental Grants programme, calling for all community groups, not-for-profit organisations and schools who are passionate about the environment to get involved and apply now.
Canon is offering three grants of $5000 worth of Canon equipment, ranging from digital compact and DSLR cameras, to binoculars, printers and multi-function devices, to those who are undertaking environmental projects or initiatives.
Winners are selected based on the positive impact their project is having on the environment as well as how the Canon products can help them to drive greater success. The winners are sought across three categories: Regional, Education and Community.
Kim Conner, Managing Director of Canon New Zealand, says that Canon is in search of great projects that are making a contribution, big or small, to our environment and the world we live in.
“Canon’s philosophy Kyosei translates to ‘living and working together for the common good’ and we’re passionate about celebrating the causes that are making a positive change in our community. Every year I am amazed by the high calibre of entries and the ground-breaking projects that are in the mix. If your project or cause is making a difference, then we encourage you to apply.”
Last year’s winners, the Coromandel Film Collective, Kaipatiki Project and the Fiordland Conservation Trust, were awarded for the positive impact their initiatives were having on environment, the uniqueness of their projects, and for demonstrating how important the use of Canon products is for further success.
The Kaipatiki Project, based in Auckland, received the Community Award for its vital program that educates and encourages the community to make an impact to both their local surroundings and backyards.
Janet Cole, Manager at The Kaipatiki Project, said the team were thrilled to be chosen last year for the Canon Environmental Grant Award.
“The Kaipatiki Project aims at connecting people with the environment so they can take action to make a difference. The grant has given us the equipment and resources to extend our reach, allowing us to visually share and communicate what we do and how people can get involved.
“Whether it’s showing community members how to remove invasive plant species from their properties, teaching them how to grow vegetables or caring for native plants, our dedicated team are committed to working with the community to spread the word and helping to restore our environment one step at a time,” says Cole.
This year the 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
• Community Award: An environmental project being run by a community group or organisation within New Zealand
Applications are open until 31 August 2016 with the winners announced on the 12 September 2016.
To apply, learn more about the grants and see how previous winners have utilised their awards in our Canon Environmental Grants video, please visit: www.canon.co.nz/environment
http://www.canon.com.au/About-Canon/Sustainability-Environment/Environment/Environmental-Grants
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