Charities and voluntary groups that play a role in keeping the community safe are invited to apply for funding to support their work.
Grants are available from the Essex Community Foundation (ECF), which manages the High Sheriff's Fund.
Other projects that have received funding previously include a service supporting victims of modern slavery, counselling for women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and work placement opportunities for ex-offenders.
The deadline for applications is Thursday, December 1 and organisations across Essex should contact ECF to apply.
Nick Alston, the current High Sheriff, said: "The grants from the High Sheriffs' Fund are just one way of showing thanks and appreciation, so I very much encourage groups to apply."
For more information go to www.essexcommunityfoundation.org.uk.
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