Devon Authorities Waste Reduction & Recycling Committee

Innovation FundApplication form for fund year: 2016/17

What is the aim of the ‘Innovation Fund’?This £3,000 fund aims to encourage and support new and innovative waste reduction, reuse and recycling (3Rs) schemes which physically reduce the amount of ‘household waste’ that needs to be collected or managed by Devon’s local authorities.

‘Household waste’ is typically rubbish from a domestic property (i.e. house) which would otherwise be collected or managed by the local authority. Household waste excludes waste generated from offices, shops and businesses.

To be eligible for this fund, schemes must operate within the boundaries of any or all of the following Devon authority areas; East Devon, Exeter, Mid Devon, North Devon, South Hams, Teignbridge, Torridge, West Devon and/or Torbay.

You could apply for funding to: Support a feasibility study. Support the launch of a new scheme. Contribute towards a larger scheme or proposal.

Who can apply?Anyone can apply for the Innovation Fund including; individuals, groups, organisations, businesses and charities; existing or proposed.

Application EvaluationApplications will be scored on four application questions marked ‘Evaluation Questions’ and a further overall assessment score based on the anticipated value of the scheme in meeting the general aim of the fund (see ‘What is the aim of the ‘Innovation Fund’’). Please read Section 6.0 before completing your application form as this contains further information about how your application will be evaluated.

Section 1 – Scheme Information

1.0 Name of applicant:

1.1 Scheme name:

1.2 Total amount requested (£): (Bids must not exceed the total fund value - £3,000 (2016/17)

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1.3 Summary of your proposed scheme in 250 words:1.3 Evaluation Question.

Section 2 – Organisation Information

2.0 Type of organisation: (E.g. individual, group, organisation, business, charity)

If registered charity please note your charity number below:

2.1 Main contact details for the Scheme named in 1.1Name:

Address;

Post code:

Telephone:

Email:

Website / Social Media (if applicable):

2.2 Is your organisation currently active? If yes, when was it established?

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2.3 Please outline the principal aims of your organisation in 50 words (if applicable)

2.4 How did you find out about the DAWRRC Innovation Fund?

Section 3 - Financial Information

3.0 How will the total funds requested (1.2) be used? Please specify the amount and nature of spend by category:

3.0 Evaluation QuestionAmount (£):e.g. £150.00

How will this be spent?e.g. 15 x venue bookings @ £10 per session

3.1 When are funds noted in 3.0 required? Funds can be requested as a single payment or split into quarterly claim periods.

Amount (£)e.g. £150.00

When required?e.g. July

Please note that all invoices (3.1) must be received by the scheme administrator by the invoice reclaim deadline noted in the ‘Scheme Year Timeline’ at the end of this form.

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3.2 If we are unable to fund the total amount requested in 1.2, would part funding be welcome? (If yes, please see 3.3)

Yes / No Minimum acceptable value of part funding? £……………………

3.3 Where part funding is available (3.2), please outline how any shortfall to the total requested in 1.2 will be supported? (1.2) minus (3.2) = shortfall.

Is this supplementary funding guaranteed? Yes / No

3.4 How will this scheme (1.1) be funded in the future?3.4 Evaluation Question.

3.5 Have you, or are you intending to apply for funding from any other source to cover any element of 3.0 (above)?

Yes / No

If Yes, please indicate (1) the alternative source(s), (2) anticipated award notification date and (3) value (£).(1) Alternative source / contact: (2) Award Notification Date: (3) Application value (£):

Section 4 - Monitoring and Evaluation

4.0 Successful schemes must provide a brief 200 word summary of how the funds were used (see Scheme Year Timeline) and any beneficial outcomes by the Scheme Evaluation Deadline.

Please describe how you will monitor and evaluate your scheme in 100 words;for example, can you demonstrate the success of your scheme in numbers? This could include the number of leaflets issued, % satisfaction, quantity of waste diverted from treatment or disposal etc.

4.0 Evaluation Question

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4.1 Please indicate if you would be willing to share good practice and present your scheme in person to interested groups by request, such as speaking at an event?

Yes / No

Section 5 - Declaration

5.0 Declaration:

I declare that the information contained in this application is true and that any funds allocated to the scheme will be used as outlined above. I agree to notify the scheme administrator in the event that any details on this form change including the award of duplicate funding from an alternative source.

I understand that successful Innovation Fund applications are selected by representatives of the Devon Authorities Waste Reduction and Recycling Committee (DAWRRC) and that their decision is final.

Relevant local authorities may be notified of qualifying applications in their area and other funding providers (3.5) may also be contacted prior to award where appropriate, to avoid duplication of funding.

I agree that successful applications must submit invoices for details outlined in section 3.0 based on approximate timescales in 3.1. A scheme summary (4.0) is also required by the Scheme Evaluation Deadline.

I agree that details provided may be shared with other Devon Waste Authorities and DAWRRC for reporting and publicity purposes.

Signed……......……………………………………………….

Name….…….………………………………………………...

Date…………………………..…………………………..…….

Thank you for your interest in the DAWRRC Innovation Fund. If you have any queries, please contact the scheme representatives below:

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Representative Email TelephoneIain StevensScheme Administrator

iain.stevens@devon.gov.uk 01392 383586

Carol Arthur carol.Arthur@torbay.gov.uk 01803 207734

Jen Laver jennifer.laver@exeter.gov.uk 01392 665027

Innovation Fund - Scheme Year Timeline

2015/16Application forms published 1st December 2015**Application Deadline** 26th February 2016Fund Award and Notification 18th March 2016

2017End of Fund Period 31st March 2017Invoice Reclaim Deadline 14th April 2017Scheme Evaluation Deadline 1st May 2017

Submitting your application

Please return your completed application form, marked ‘Innovation Fund’ to:

email: iain.stevens@devon.gov.uk

post: Iain Stevens, Waste Management (Room 21), Matford Offices, Devon County Council, Topsham Road, Exeter, EX2 4QD

Section 6 - Evaluation

6.0 Applications for the Innovation Fund will be evaluated by the scheme representatives on behalf of DAWRRC.

Applications will be scored on the four application questions marked ‘Evaluation Questions’ and a further overall assessment based on the value of the scheme in meeting the aim of the fund.

In order to qualify for this fund, applications must achieve an overall ‘Good’ rating (31+ points). Qualifying applications will subsequently be awarded funding based on the number of points awarded overall, the amount requested, and the available fund.

The following guidance is intended to help with your application.

Evaluation Questions1.3 Summary of your proposed scheme in 250 words:

A concise summary clearly outlines the proposed operation of the scheme and the intention for the funds applied for. The summary also indicates likely outcomes which make a significant contribution to achieving the aim of the fund.

‘This fund aims to encourage and support new and innovative waste reduction, reuse and recycling (3Rs) schemes which physically reduce the amount of ‘household waste’ that needs to be collected or managed by Devon’s local authorities’

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3.0 How will the total funds requested (1.2) be used?

Realistic and appropriate costs are broken down by category and demonstrate consideration of the 3Rs. Requested funds demonstrate value for money and support the start up or advancement of the scheme directly.

3.4 How will this scheme be funded in the future?

A considered response provides confidence that, where appropriate, the scheme is striving for long term sustainability. Alternative funding sources and values are specified and considered relevant and realistic.

4.0 Please describe how you will monitor and evaluate your scheme in 100 words.

A succinct itemised summary identifies the key methods for monitoring and evaluation of the scheme. Proposals are realistic, relevant and practical and will provide valuable data for the scheme evaluation report.

Overall assessment of scheme in meeting the aim of the fund.

The scheme demonstrates creativity and innovation contributing to the aim of the fund. Its value, in tonnage or awareness of the 3Rs represents value for money.

Each question will be scored using the ranges below:Maximum

scorePoor Inadequate Satisfactory Good Excellent

50 1-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50

Thank you for your interest in this fund and supporting efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle waste in Devon

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