So far, the Growing Communities Fund has awarded more than £700,000 to 475 local projects.
Devon County Council is inviting local groups and organisations to apply for its fund which aims to help communities cope with the cost of living.has awarded more than £700,000 to 475 projects across Devon.
The scheme supports projects that offer people a warm place during winter or alleviates food poverty. The GCF, which launched in 2022, also encourages projects that bring communities together, such as Broadwoodkelly Village Hall, which organised a coach trip and tea and talk afternoon to combat isolation and loneliness in their small community.
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