Nature projects invited to apply for DEFRA funding to help attract private investment

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The first round of the Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund was shared between 29 projects.
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The first round of the Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund was shared between 29 projects.

Projects eligible for funding must aim to tackle climate change and generate revenues

The second and final round of the Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund is open for applications until 3 February, DEFRA announced today. The £10m fund offers organisations grants of up to £100,000...

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