The Local Area Partnerships across Bury, including Prestwich Local Area Partnership, are asking local community groups and voluntary organisations across Bury to submit bids for grants from the LAP fund.

There are a number of grants available and the maximum any one group or organisation can bid for is £3000. The group will be required to complete an application form and provide evidence that the money has been used within six months of the date the grant was awarded.

The funds is split into several programs including: Kickstart grants for new, local groups or activities; Community Development Fund providing one-off grants to support community activities and facilities; Communities for Health Fund, for specific geographic areas across the borough to promote healthier lifestyles; and the Bury Futures Fund for community projects to help residents get employment through work placements, training and volunteering schemes.

For more information about the funding available and to get a copy of the application form please contact the Local Area Partnership Team at Bury Town Hall on 0161 253 6372 or email them at areapartnerships@bury.gov.uk

The Bury Third Sector Development Agency can also provide information about larger grants to help communities and advice on funding applications. For further information please contact 0161 797 1968 or log on to www.b3sda.org.uk