This is a new grant from the Big Lottery Fund which aims to bring people together to celebrate their communities. Project ideas include local history events, a celebration of local heroes or neighbourhood activities. Example of past projects under the celebration theme can be found on the Big Lottery Fund website.

Priority will be given to applications that

• Bring communities together to celebrate and share their diverse cultures
• Actively bring different generations together.

What is available?

Grants of between £300 and £10,000 are available. There is a total of £3.875 million available.

Schools, statutory bodies and voluntary or community organisations can apply.

Projects must take place in England and be open to everyone in the community.

How do I apply?

There is an application form to complete.

Before putting pen to paper to write your application, please read the key grant information and terms and conditions available on the Big Lottery Fund website. You will also find the application form to download here.

A deadline has now been announced so please apply by noon, Friday 21 October 2016.

Good luck!