DDC Information
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FUNDING FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS - CLOSING DATE APPROACHING
Community groups in Dover District looking for help with projects that can show benefit to the area are reminded they have until 27 August to apply for grants of up to £2,500 from their local Neighbourhood Forums.
Dover District Council and Kent County Council have again allocated funding to the Neighbourhood Forums to give out capital grants to local projects. Successful projects last year included new equipment, small building works, replacement railings, display boards, fencing, and many others.
The closing date for applications is 27 August 2010 and councils recommend sending in application forms as soon as possible. The application process is straightforward and advice and assistance to local voluntary and community groups is available from KCC.
This year, the Neighbourhood Forums are piloting Participatory Budgeting, which involves local people in deciding how the grant fund is awarded. Local groups whose applications are eligible will be invited to attend special 'You Decide' community events in September and October, and to give a three minute presentation on their project. Residents will then vote on how they score each project. All recommendations are subject to approval by KCC and DDC.
KCC is administering the Small Community Capital Projects fund and application packs are available from Anne Charman, KCC Community Engagement Manager or can be downloaded from:
www.dover.gov.uk/neighbourhoodforums/funding.asp
For more information, please contact: Anne Charman, KCC Community Engagement Manager on 01622 696389.
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