Olympic Grants Still Available
GRANTS of up to £2,000 are available to help Wigan and Leigh folk organise their own community events celebrating the 2012 London Olympics.
But the deadline for applications is fast approaching!
Wigan’s Cultural Partnership is supporting the cultural element of London 2012 by running a one-off grant scheme for cultural community organisations including youth groups, schools, churches and sports groups.
To celebrate and inspire people locally, grants up to the sum of £2,000 are available to develop and hold events in your local community and it doesn’t just have to be around sport.
They can be themed around play, heritage, the environment, dance, music, theatre, visual arts, film and digital innovation – celebrating the cultural elements of the Olympics. The events will need to take place between February 2012 and September 2012 which is the closing date of the 2012 Paralympics
Gill David, Interim Chairperson of the Cultural Partnership, said: “This is about encouraging, promoting and enjoying what will be a ‘once in a lifetime event’.
“We want communities across the borough to come up with as many fantastic and fun ways they can think of to enjoy the spirit of London 2012.”
If your group has the ideas, innovation, motivation and team spirit then contact 01942 486 256 or email grantapplications@wigan.gov.uk to apply for your grant application pack.
The closing date for applications is Monday 30 January 2012. The decision making panel will then meet to decide where the grant money will be allocated
The Cultural Partnership is made up of local representatives from the public, private and voluntary sectors.
Gill David added: “The Cultural Partnership is committed to improving the lives of individuals and communities across the borough, increasing the accessibility of cultural resources and developing recreational opportunities reflective of people’s needs.
“London 2012 represents a very clear way to celebrate and create opportunities for communities across our borough.”
