Skelmersdale West County Cllr Julie Gibson, Shadow Lead Member for Economic Regeneration, has welcomed the announcement of the opening of the Local Initiative Fund (LIF) for 2017/2018.
The Fund is open for bids across Lancashire and over £177,000 is available across the 12 districts. The LIF Scheme provides the opportunity for third sector groups and organisations in Lancashire to apply for grants between £1,000 – £5,000 if their project supports one of three priorities:
- Supporting Families;
- Providing Skills and Employment Initiatives;
- Providing Activities and Programmes for Young People aged 12 – 19 (up to 25 for people with learning difficulties or disabilities);
Cllr Gibson said: “The Fund is there to enable and support groups across Lancashire working within their communities to help make a difference to residents in those communities. The priorities identified aim to target some of our most vulnerable residents enabling them to play a full and active part in their community.”
Deadline for applications to be submitted is Friday 1 September 2017 at 5pm. Organisations will be informed about the outcome of their grant in November 2017.
Cllr Gibson said: “The application pack can be downloaded from the County Council website by following the link below.
She added: “If organisations would like more information about the Fund and other grants available, they can ring or email the grants team at the contact details below:”
Tel: 01772 530818 or 01772 536862
Email: localinitiativesfund@lancashire.gov.uk