Supported by the Arts Council England, the Big Lottery Fund, the Heritage Lottery Fund and Sport England, these are grants of between £300 and £10,000 for people to take part in art, sport, heritage and community activities, and projects that promote education, the environment and health in the local community.

The aim of Awards for All in England is to:

• extend access and participation by encouraging more people to become actively involved in local groups and
  projects, and by supporting activities that aim to be open and accessible to everyone who wishes to take part.
• increase skill and creativity by supporting activities which help to develop people and organisations, encourage talent and raise standards.
• improve the quality of life by supporting local projects that improve people's opportunities, health, welfare, environment or local facilities.

Projects that Awards for All in England might support include:

• publicity and promotion of a group that recycles computers for use by the community
• trying out a new way of recruiting volunteers
• an exhibition and trail walk featuring buildings of local historical interest
• sharing the experiences of older people within the community with young people, explaining their history in the form of a book or mural
• promoting healthy eating and more exercise
• introducing people to alternative cultures through participation in storytelling and drama
• a telephone helpline offering advice and support for people with cancer and their carers
• an historic event illustrating various periods of history and the rich cultural heritage of a community
• involving more people in a community event

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Click here to download an application form as a PDF document.