Thousands on offer for community projects
Community groups in County Durham are being invited to apply for up to £20,000 to support projects which improve the lives of people in their local area.
Housingassociationbelieve housing has £40,000 on offer through its Large Community Capital Grants scheme – and applications for grants of between £10,000 and £20,000 are now open.
Themoneywillbeawarded to support community investmentprogrammesanddeliver innovativeprojectswhichhelp people improving their lives.
Damian Pearson, community investment performance team leader at believe housing, said: “We’re looking for projects that will really benefit our customers and communities for years to come.
“This could include new buildings or refurbishment of existing facilities, outdoor spaces such as play areas and allotments, equipment for village halls, vehicles or public artwork.”
He added: “There are just five weeks to apply, and these grants are always in high demand, so any organisation interested should get in touch soon.”
Thegrantsareopentocharities, voluntary organisations, schools, community groups and town and parish councils.
At least 30% of those benefiting from projects should be believe housing customers in central, east or west Durham.
Projects must also meet at least one of believe housing’s keythemes–improvingmental and physical health; employabilityandtraining;increasing household income – including debt and benefit advice; feeding families and employing people; reducing waste and andrecycling,andtacklinginequalitiesasaresultofCovid-19.
To apply for a believe housinglargecapitalgrant,gotobelievehousing.co.uk