09 August 2010

Parks for People is a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) programme which offers grants from £250,000 to £5 million for projects involving urban or rural green spaces designed for informal recreation and enjoyment. Capital work and projects may be funded.
The priorities of the programme are that:

•  The community values the park as part of their heritage

•  The parks meets local social, economic and environmental needs

•  The park actively involves local people.

The deadline for applications is 31 August 2010. For more information, visit the Heritage Lottery Fund's website here.