September deadline for community grant applications
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Voluntary and community groups across the county that need financial assistance are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest scheme.
The money can be used for a wide range of community causes including those that enhance the environment and promote health and wellbeing. The grant has also been particularly helpful to youth groups and sports groups.
Grants of up to 75% up to a maximum of £5,000 are available and there is no minimum amount for applications, however, recipients must be able to fund the other 25% from other sources.
The deadline for the next round of funding is 29 September, and the application process is very straightforward.
Council Leader Glen Sanderson said: “Community groups are often enthusiastic to do more to meet the needs of their communities, but lack of money can be a major obstacle for them.
“The community chest is a popular grant fund and is aimed at helping these hard-working groups finance worthwhile community causes.
“We have made it as simple as possible to apply for the grant and would ask people to get in touch if they think they have a project, we may be able to help fund.”
For more information or to apply to the fund people can go to nland.cc/Chest or email: communitychest@northumberland.gov.uk
More info on Community Chest