IF you are part of a community group looking for financial assistance to deliver a project to benefit people in your area, Uttlesford District Council might be able to help. Application forms for the council s community project grant scheme are now availa

IF you are part of a community group looking for financial assistance to deliver a project to benefit people in your area, Uttlesford District Council might be able to help.

Application forms for the council's community project grant scheme are now available, offering grants between �100 and �3500.

Grant awards will be made to properly constituted voluntary organisations or similar bodies in Uttlesford such as village hall committees, community shops, town and parish councils, community associations, play and recreation clubs and groups.

However, churches and religious authorities, schools and sports and arts groups are not eligible to apply.

Application forms will need to be fully completed and returned to the council by no later than midday on Monday May 24.

If you require an application form or further information please contact Sue Hayden, community development officer, on 01799 510563.