Time is running out for Fife communities to claim a share of £50,000.
Fife Council is inviting community groups in the Kirkcaldy area to apply for a share of £50,000 funding set aside by the Kirkcaldy area committee for projects to improve the community.
However, time is running out as an application form has to be submitted no later than 5pm on Friday, January 18.
Kirkcaldy KANES is different to other grant schemes because local people, not Fife Council, will decide which projects will get the funding.
At a special event to be held at Adam Smith College on February 23 groups with applications that meet the criteria will present their project idea and a decision on the successful projects will be made by members of the public on the day.
Area committee chairman Neil Crooks said: “At the first KANES event held last year 11 groups were successful in securing funding of between £500 and £5,000 for a variety of projects.”
These included £2,000 for Linton Lane Playgroup and the Grey Panthers, £4,844 to Kinghorn Community Council for its Cleaner Kinghorn Project, which tackles the problem of dog fouling, and £550 to the Samaritans to help with taxi fares.
“If you, or your group, have a similar project I would encourage you to take advantage of this funding opportunity before it’s too late,” said locality support team leader Ken Halley.
“This is a unique opportunity for community groups to apply for funding and also be part of the decision-making process that determines which groups are successful.
“A number of applications have already been submitted, but we hope to receive many more before the closing date.”
Application packs, advice and support can be obtained by contacting Morag Paterson on 08451 55555 extension 471751 or by email to morag.paterson@fife.gov.uk.
Applications can also be made online at fifedirect.org.uk/kirkcaldykanes.