The DVLP has launched it community grants scheme offering grants of between £500 and £2,000 to individuals and organisations within the Dearne Valley for projects which meet the aims and objectives of the DVLP. These are:
- Conserve, protect and enhance the built, natural and cultural heritage that makes up the unique landscape of the Dearne Valley.
- Enable the community to celebrate the immense value of the Dearne’s heritage, by working with them and other organisations.
- Increase the community’s understanding, use and enjoyment of the existing natural and built heritage by increasing access opportunities and interpretation.
- Boost the economic prosperity of the Dearne by making it a place where people want to live, work and visit, building on the sense of place as a positive, forward looking and innovative community.
- Support the local community through providing a range of training, skills and volunteering opportunities.
You can apply for a grant through the DVLP grants scheme if:
- You can clearly demonstrate you contribute towards the aims and objectives of the DVLP
- You are seeking a grant of between £500 and £2,000
- Projects have public benefit rather than private gain
- Will benefit the Dearne Valley
Full details of the grant scheme and details of how to apply can be found by clicking HERE
