Funding is available from the Community Grant Scheme of up to £3,000 to support community groups and organisations with cultural and leisure interests wishing to develop, adapt or improve community facilities, services and leisure activities within Cheshire East.

Grants are only available for facilities, projects, events or activities where a demand or need can be demonstrated and where no similar facilities, projects, events or activities are available within the immediate geographical or interest area.

There are three categories of grants, of which there is one application form to be completed:

Facilities (up to £3,000)

• Any buildings used for community purposes, open space areas, play areas

Activities (up to £500)

• Any activities which contribute to the development and wellbeing of the community

Events (up to £250)

• Events which benefit and involve whole communities (not national charities, including local branches)

For further information visit http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk