NatureScot are putting together a panel of young people to assess applications to a new round of the Future Routes Fund.
The Future Routes Fund is a fund for young people by young people, that supports a range of environmental projects that increase young people’s engagement with nature and improve their knowledge of Scotland’s nature and biodiversity.
This opportunity is open to 11–26-year-olds from anywhere in Scotland. If you are under 16 you will be asked to provide parental consent. NatureScot will fully support you throughout the process, so no experience of grants is needed!
Can you offer?
- An interest in making nature accessible and enjoyable for all young people.
- Time commitment:
- 1-hour online training session on grant assessments (evening of W/C 3rdJune 2024)
- 2-3 hours between the 21stof June and 5th of July to read over applications (total time will depend on number of applications received)
- 3-4 hours at an in-person workshop on the 6thof July to assess the applications as a panel (the location for the in-person workshop is yet to be confirmed but will most likely be near a central nature reserve or at our Battleby office).
Why get involved?
- Have a say in the funding opportunities for young people in Scotland.
- Help empower and equip young people to take action for biodiversity and climate.
- Meet other young people involved in nature and youth projects.
- Gain a deeper understanding of grants and the process of awarding funding.
- Develop the following skills and more:
- Decision making
- Clear and effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and negotiation
- Information analysis
- Influence how NatureScot provide funding and help us make it more accessible to all.
- You will receive a certificate for your participation and hours to log towards the Saltire Award.
- Any costs incurred will be covered by NatureScot – this includes traveling to the in-person workshop and catering offered during the day 🙂 While the location of workshop is still to be confirmed, we hope to host near a nature area and incorporate a nature tour as part of the day.
Please e-mail futureroutesfund@nature.scot before the 22nd of May if you are interested or have any questions. You will be sent a registration form and an information pack containing everything you need to know!
