MENDIP councillors have been celebrating the launch of two new funds designed to help the district recover and rebuild after the Covid-19 crisis.
They are urging any voluntary, community or not-for-profit organisations to apply for the cash help – and any town and parish council too.
The council explain, “One fund is for community-focused ideas, the other is for climate and ecological emergency projects.
“The Communities Fund is aimed at projects that improve and support communities. For example, you may want to improve community facilities or digital connections in your town or village. Maybe you want to expand volunteering schemes or training, or encourage accessibly to the arts, creativity, and our heritage.
“The amount of money available for this particular fund is £350,000 in total. Groups can apply for up to £2,000 for smaller projects or up to £30,000 for larger schemes.
“The council has also put aside £50,000 for the Climate and Ecological Emergency Fund, where community organisations can apply for up to £2,000 to fund eco projects. Applications for this fund must demonstrate how projects impact on net-carbon emissions and/or the ecological benefits to the community.
Applications close at midnight on 31st August 2021
You can apply for the Communities Fund at www.mendip.gov.uk/cf; and for the Climate and Ecological Emergency Fund at www.mendip.gov.uk/ccf
