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23 August 2011

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland is responsible for the Local Communities programme which will run for two years. During this time, grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 will be available.

The programme aims to empower local people, enabling them to create lasting change in their communities. Projects should be run by people directly affected by the issues they are dealing with and priority will be given to small, locally based groups or organisations in areas of disadvantage that have a clear understanding of the needs of their community.

Under the programme, organisations can apply for funding to:

• increase local services
• build skills of local people
• increase community cohesion
• respond to local economic needs
• increase access to sport and exercise for people who face social exclusion and isolation.

Applications for 2011-12 grants are now open and will close on Tuesday 27 September 2011.

For further information and to apply online go to  www.communityfoundationni.org/Grants/Comic-Relief