ILKLEY Town Council is encouraging local organisations to apply for its grants scheme.

The council is keen to contribute financial support to projects being developed by community organisations for purposes which strengthen the community and enhance the well-being of residents and their environment, within Ilkley parish.

Applications for up to £3,000 can be made to the Community Engagement and Partnerships Committee or the Green Spaces, Environment and Sustainability Committee and will be considered at two meetings of the committees each year.

You should consider which committee you would like to apply to. It is always advisable to discuss your application with the Deputy Clerk at an early stage.

The grant scheme criteria and guidance and a copy of the application form are available on the town council website. Please submit your application form in word format.

For any queries and to return your completed form, please contact the Deputy Clerk, Cate Perman at deputyclerk@ilkleytowncouncil.gov.uk

Please note that completed applications, including all supporting documents, must be received by the 15th of the month preceding that in which it will be considered.

The deadline for the first round of applications is June 15 (Green Spaces, Environment and Sustainability Committee) and July 15 (Community Engagement and Partnerships Committee).

Further information can be found at www.ilkleytowncouncil.gov.uk/the-council/grants