Groups encouraged to apply for funding for healthy activities projects
Merthyr Tydfil community groups are being
urged to apply for funding of up to £5,000 from two local grants schemes.
The
Ffos-y-fran Community Benefit Fund programme
was established by the County Borough Council in collaboration with local mining company Merthyr (South Wales)
Limited.
It
donates £1 for every ton of coal sold from the Ffos-y-fran land reclamation
scheme, and since the site opened in 2007, more
than £6m has been awarded to a wide range of
groups and causes.
The
Ffos-y-fran Intermediate Grants Scheme
awards grants of up to £5,000 twice a year, while the Small Grants Scheme of up
to £1,000 runs throughout the year and can be accessed through local councillors.
The programme is open to all community
groups with local environmental, educational or leisure projects that will help
create a ‘strong, sustainable and diverse economy’, supporting people in
developing new skills.
“After the impact wrought by the
pandemic, however – in terms of people losing many usual opportunities to
exercise - we’ll be particularly welcoming groups encouraging healthy
lifestyles and physical activity,” said the Council’s Deputy Chief Executive
Alyn Owen.
Organisations
and clubs supported in recent years include Bedlinog RFC, Merthyr Triathlon
Club, Penydarren Boys and Girls Club, 4th Merthyr Scouts, Treharris People
Together, Osteoporosis Support Group, Ynysowen Male Choir, Ar Agor Photographic
Club and Taff Vale Amateur Radio Club.
Grants
are for revenue/capital costs and match funding is a requirement for the
Intermediate Fund, either through cash or in-kind contributions.
Applications
for the Intermediate Grant were opened from April 1 with the closing date 14
May 2021.
For
further information or an intermediate application form please go to our
webpage https://www.merthyr.gov.uk/resident/regeneration/ffos-y-fran-community-fund/ or contact the
Ffos-y-fran Benefit Fund Coordinator on 01685 726225 or ffosyfran@merthyr.gov.uk
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