GROUPS with ideas to improve the environment are being urged to bid for cash. Kirklees Council is giving sums from £1,501 to £6,000 through its strategic environment grant fund. Smaller amounts of up to £1,500 are available for community/voluntary groups and not-for-profit organisations through the smaller community environment fund. Phone Jen Ashford or Kathy Cartwright at the Environment Unit on 01484 223568. Alternatively, write to the Environment Unit, 23 Estate Buildings, Railway Street, Huddersfield HD1 1JY, or email environment.unit@kirk lees.gov.uk