All Our Stories will make available grants ranging from £3,000-£10,000. From researching local historic landmarks, learning more about customs and traditions to delving into archives and finding out the origins of street and place names - this new programme will give everyone the chance to explore their heritage and share what they learn with others. You can request funding for the following types of activity to explore and learn about heritage: visits to places like historic buildings, landscapes, parks, burial grounds, museums, archaeological sites or industrial heritage sites like railways; using collections like archives, libraries and museums, including collections held by people in the community; talking to people who know about heritage or holding workshops, talks and sessions exploring people’s memories; and recording things like people’s memories or local wildlife / scanning old photographs and documents / archaeological digs or surveying historic buildings. You will need to share what you have learnt by holding or producing things like: community events; digital things like smart phone apps, DVDs or websites; display boards; exhibitions; guides/trails; leaflets or books; packs for schools; or performances. For more information and to apply, see hlf.org.uk. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 31st July 2012.
North of England Horticultural Society Grants Scheme The North of England Horticultural Society has launched its new Grants Scheme, offering grants from £100-£2,000, to community groups and organisations within the North of England to fund gardening projects and activities. Applications must be received by 5.00pm on Tuesday 31st July 2012 to be considered. For more information and to apply, see flowershow.org.uk.
Village SOS The Big Lottery Fund has announced a second round of Village SOS funding, offering rural communities grants of between £10,000 and £50,000 for enterprising ideas that will boost their local area. There are two forthcoming information events: Thursday 10th May 2012 in Skipton; and Tuesday 12th June 2012 in Penrith - see the website for details.