Individuals and groups can now apply for a £4,000 grant that will help them deliver activities that will improve community cohesion in the city.
Following the public disorder in the summer, the Government awarded Plymouth City Council £600k to support communities that were impacted.
Working with a panel of Council staff who have lived experience of racism, the funding will be spent across a number of areas, focusing on activities that align with the below themes:
- Encourage pride in place
- Benefit children, young people and schools
- Promote community cohesion
- Enable positive community events
In partnership with a host of local voluntary sector organisations, activities have already been agreed which include training for school staff, workshops in schools, funding for a specialist officer, additional support for targeted community outreach, sporting activities, workshops in libraries and a new £46k community grant scheme.
Individuals and groups can now apply for grants of up to £4k from this scheme. Grants should be for projects and activities that align with the key themes from the wider programme.
For more information, or to apply, please go to our website. The deadline for applications is Monday 25 November.
Councillor Chris Penberthy, Plymouth City Council Cabinet Member for Communities, said: “In the immediate aftermath of the unrest, I was heartened to see the extent to which our communities so quickly came together to support one another and their local areas.
“This new small communities grants fund will support the work that is already underway to ensure that our communities have the resources they need to rebuild.
“Since the awful events in August, I have spent time with many of those communities impacted and I don’t think any of us can underestimate the lasting fear and distress the violence caused.
“But one thing is very clear, for far too many local residents, racism is something they experience on a daily basis. This is both shocking and totally unacceptable.
“I, like very many Plymothians, believe the true spirit of Plymouth should be one based on acceptance, welcoming everyone to our great city. I am pleased that we have therefore been awarded this money and are able to offer grants to local groups and organisations to help us strengthen our communities and build a city that is united, accepting and most of all tolerant of everyone.”