Voluntary and community organisations, statutory bodies or community councils who work with young people have until 12pm 29th February 2016 to apply for grants through the Communities and Families Fund.

This grant programme is joint-funded by the Big Lottery Fund and Scottish Government, and has already awarded over £5.4 million to groups working with children across Scotland. Eligible organisations can apply for grants of between £250 and £10,000 to support local projects working with children eight years and under or their parents.

Money is available for activities such as parenting support, including pre- and post-natal support, community play projects, food preparation and nutrition projects and community based family support activities.

For further information, please visit the Communities and Families Fund page.