McMillan Encourages Big Lottery Applications

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) is encouraging community groups in Inverclyde to apply for Big Lottery funding.

The Big Lottery Fund in Scotland wants to provide groups with an opportunity to spend time and money developing ideas that have a clear public benefit. They have £1 million to invest in the development of new ideas in 2010-11.

Mr. McMillan said;

"This is an ideal opportunity for people with ideas on how to improve life in Inverclyde communities for elderly people, young people and to develop ideas.

"Grants of £500-£10,000 will be awarded to groups looking to develop ideas that will benefit their community. I know from experience that there are many worthwhile community organisations in Inverclyde and it is never easy to fund such projects. This is a great chance for some of them to apply to funding.

"My office would be delighted to assist anyone looking to apply and can be contacted on 0141 889 9519 or contact Big Lottery Fund directly on 0300 123 7110".