MBPJ launches RM3m community grant programme: Report

PETALING JAYA (March 7): The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has launched a RM3 million community grant programme called PJ SEED, reported The Star today.

The social, environment, economy development (SEED) scheme enables “stakeholders, residents associations, joint management bodies and non-governmental organisations to plan and implement projects based on their proposals that will help MBPJ improve relevant areas”, reported the daily.

Mayor Datuk Mohd Azizi Mohd Zain told the media that the grants are from RM5,000 to RM50,000 each project.

But he also added that “higher amounts could be considered based on technical evaluation and latest requirement”.  

Mohd Azizi said the grants would be awarded to “projects that have the potential to generate positive impact on neighbourhoods such as reducing the risk of pollution, and saving the city council’s expenses in urban management and development”.

He urged interested organisations to apply, and added that schools in Petaling Jaya can also apply for the grant.

Meanwhile, councillor Derek Fernandez said a panel would be established “to administer the awarding of the grants”.

“This is part of MBPJ’s continued effort to encourage valued stakeholders and relevant parties to participate. I hope they will submit their proposals to enhance sustainable economic, environmental and social development in Petaling Jaya,” he said.

Interested parties can apply at www.mbpj.gov.my. The closing date is Sept 30.