Funding to support local community work

Lancashire County Council is encouraging groups from the voluntary, community and faith sector to apply for a grant to support their work.

The county council’s Local Initiative Fund 2017/18 has opened for applicants, with more than £177,000 available in total across all 12 Lancashire districts.

Funding has been shared between districts based on population, as well as factors such as areas of deprivation.

Groups and organisations in Lancashire from the voluntary, community and faith sector can apply for grants from £1,000 to £5,000 if their project supports one of the scheme’s three priorities, which are supporting families, skills and employability initiatives and activities for young people.

The deadline to submit is 1 September. Decisions will be made in November.

Albert Atkinson, deputy leader of the county council, said: “We’re asking community groups to get in contact and apply for this funding which could directly help to support their work.

"We've previously supported a wide range of projects including activities for young people, one-off events for the community, training sessions and fitness events.

"Community groups play an important role in every part of Lancashire. They carry out great work that benefits people in many different ways, and we're pleased to once again support them through our Local Initiative Fund."