The Vale of White Horse District Council is keen to support local communities, and is now accepting applications for the latest round of funding for community facilities or services. The funding can go towards all kinds of projects, like new outdoor play equipment, sports hall showers, as well as start-up funding for new community services. Councillor Elaine Ware, cabinet member for grants at the Vale of White Horse District Council, said: “We really want people to apply for this funding. The money is put aside to help communities thrive and can go toward all kinds of project – big and small.” “We would love to see this money make a difference to our communities and encourage anyone thinking of a project to give us a call or email to see if we could potentially help.” The current round closes for applications at 4pm on 29 July. For more information, visit www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/grants or contact the team at grants@southandvale.gov.uk or on 01235 422405.