Ten Hamilton groups have been granted cash for projects

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Over £3000 has been granted to ten Hamilton community groups for projects.At the Hamilton Area Committee on Wednesday, May 15, councillors gave the go-ahead to fund the organisations a total of £3770.The money came from the community grant fund, and eight groups were given funding for different projects while two were given cash as part of the council’s Playscheme Grant Applications.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The council operates a community grants scheme to support local constituted community groups and voluntary organisations.The key aim of the scheme is to fund activities which bring community benefit, and involve people in the community by bringing them together to enjoy educational, recreational, leisure and other community activities to improve the local environment.Support can be provided for a range of activities including administration and publicity costs, purchase of equipment and materials, annual outings and entrance fees, start-up costs and special events.Eight groups were funded as part of the community grants.The council’s community grants scheme includes provision for funding playschemes operating over the summer, October and Easter school holiday periods.Playscheme grants were awarded to two Hamilton groups:The total amount of funding remaining for 2024/2025 in Hamilton is