NuGen launch community project grants in west Cumbria

NuGen has announced that it's Green Grants scheme will be open this year for community projects to apply for support. Credit: NuGen

The company that plans to build a new nuclear power station is West Cumbria, is making grants available for community projects surrounding the site.

NuGen has announced that it's Green Grants scheme will be open this year for community projects to apply for support, to help them improve the local environment close to the Moorside Project site.

Last year, the scheme attracted more than 60 applications and17 successful schemes being awarded grants worth more than £37,000.

Like last year’s scheme, Green Grants 2016 will be open to applicants in three categories. Small grants of up to £500, medium grants up to £1,000 and large grants worth up to £5,000.