· Encourage more people to become more active, more often

· Raises the standards of existing activities

The scheme is open to any group as long as they hold a bank account in the organsiation’s name.

If you are a member of the public, primary school or associated body arranging activities for children, or secondary school whose part of the 5×60 scheme you are ineligible to apply for a Community Chest grant.

Full application guidance and a copy of the application form can be found at the Sport Wales website.

This year there is an overall budget of £40,000 available for distribution. Individual grants of up to £2,000, plus a special one off grant of up to £10,000, will be allocated to fund a variety of initiatives. Ideas include anything from creating a community garden to reducing food miles by growing vegetables or establishing a wildlife garden to encourage biodiversity back into gardens.

Those in urban areas might wish to develop a project to increase awareness of environmental issues and educate the younger generation so that they develop good habits early. The scheme could also be used to fund energy efficiency improvements in energy inefficient buildings where community meetings take place.

Individuals and non-profit organisations in the UK, undertaking projects with a clear green element are eligible to apply to this scheme.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 30 November 2011.

further information can be found here.

Dulverton Trust which operates within the following main areas of activity:

YouthOpportunities, General Welfare, Conservation and Preservation. Grants of £500 to £5000 will be awarded to small charities and organisations normally with an annual income of under £200,000. The next application deadline for this year is 31 December 2011. For further details please visit: www.cfiw.org.uk  or tel: 029 2053 6590.