​Up to £10k available for community groups – apply now!

Voluntary, community and faith groups can now apply for grants of up to £10,000 to support their work improving the lives of local residents.

The Community Capital Fund, previously known as the Social Capital Fund, welcomes applications from organisations whose projects will boost people’s health and wellbeing.

The deadline for applying is Friday 22 November 2019. For more details, go to https://www.onecommunitybury.co.uk/community-capital-fund1

Councillor Sharon Briggs, cabinet member for communities, said: “We want to empower people, groups and organisations across Bury to develop schemes and projects that contribute to improving the lives, health and wellbeing of local people in Bury. The Community Capital Fund underpins this work and puts individuals, families and communities at the heart of what we do.”

If you have any queries about the application form or application process, call the Neighbourhood Engagement Team on 0161 253 5127 or email neighbourhood.engagement@bury.gov.uk

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Press release issued: 25 October 2019.