Tesco’s Local Community Grant Scheme to Re-open

Posted on March 24, 2016

Tesco’s Local Community Grant Scheme will re-open for applications on the 18^th April 2016.

The scheme, which is funded through the 5p carrier bag charge, will provide funding amounts of £8,000, £10,000 and £12,000 to local communities to improve local green spaces. This can include creating pocket parks, sports facilities, woodland walks and community gardens.

Organisations eligible to apply include:

not-for profit organisations (such as voluntary and community organisations)
registered charities
health bodies
community councils
development trusts
schools
local authorities
housing organisations

Six grants a year will be awarded in each of the 428 Tesco regions. Tesco customers will be able to cast their vote on their local projects.

The application deadline will be in June 2016, with an exact date to be confirmed.

For further information, please visit the Tesco Community Scheme webpage.

FDAMH Fixed Term Vacancies

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