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Grassroots Grants scheme opens in North Yorkshire
Date Posted: 14/10/2008
Over £3/4 million has been awarded to the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) who, in partnership with York and North Yorkshire Community Foundation (YNYCF), aim to distribute grants from £250 up to £5,000 over 3 years.
Small voluntary and cummunity groups that make a big diference to their local communities can apply for Grassroots Grants. Groups with annual incomes of less than £20,000 can apply for grants of £250 to £5000 between now and 2011. Eligible applicants can use their grants for a variety of diferent uses. This can include helping local clubs get hold of new kit or equipment, coaching new volunteers or giving the village hall a fresh lick of paint. For more information, please see the contanct details below.
Contact Details
If you live in Craven, Harrogate, Richmondshire or Selby District Council areas then please contact the Grassroots Grants Officer at the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust, Old Post Office, main Street, Clapham, LA2 8DP.
Tel: 015242 51002 or
email gillian.muir@ydmt.org
Please refer to the resources section on the YDMT website to find the application form and guidance notes.
OR
If you live in Hambleton, Ryedale, Scarborough or Selby District Council areas then please contact York and North Yorkshire Community Foundation, Primrose Hill, Buttercrambe Road, Stamford Bridge, York, YO41 1AW. http://www.ynycf.org.uk
Tel: 01759 377400 or email: office@ynycf.org.uk
Please follow the link to the YNYCF website via our Links page (in the who we are section)for further details
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