SCHEMES which help raise the profile of Knutsford are being invited to apply for grant support.

The deadline is approaching for groups in Knutsford to apply for funding from the town council’s community grants scheme.

Grants of up to £1,500 are available for projects which provide improved opportunities or services for under 18s or over 65s, provide new or improved assets or services which benefit a large percentage of residents, and projects which enhance the profile or reputation of the town.

Previous grant awards from the council have included £1,500 to 2nd Knutsford Scouts towards resurfacing the driveway at their Scout hut and £650 to the Knutsford Talking Newspaper to buy new equipment.

Town clerk Adam Keppel-Green said: “We’ve been able to fund some excellent community projects through our grant scheme in the past and invite community groups, sports clubs and charities to submit applications to us at any time throughout the year.”

The council will not fund salaries, hospitalities, religious organisations (except for non-religious activities), core school expenditure or projects with party political links.

The deadline for the final round of applications in the current financial year is December 11, with the decision being made by the council in January 2021.

More information on the grant scheme and the application forms are available at knutsfordtowncouncil.gov.uk/services/community-grants