Community and voluntary groups in Cornwall are being invited to apply for grants of up to £1,000 as part of Cornwall Council’s Community Chest grant scheme for 2016/17.

Each of Cornwall Council’s 123 councillors has a total fund of £2,000 to support projects run by not for profit groups in their local area.  The grants can be used to help a wide range of people and activities. 

Not for profit groups can apply for Community Chest grants of between £100 and £1,000.  The grants are available for specific projects rather than ongoing running costs, and full guidance on eligibility is available on www.cornwall.gov.uk/communitychest .  Applications can be made any time up until the  closing date of February 17, 2017.