The following awards were made at the latest meeting of the committee:

• Coulter Women’s Rural Institute – £350 for an outing and entrance fees
• Kirkfield United Football Club (2011 Whites), Lanark – £300 for an outing
• Braehead Lunch and Leisure Club, Forth – £350 for an outing and entrance fees
• Coalburn Homing Club – £300 for administration and publicity costs

The purpose of the community grants scheme is to fund activities and projects which offer community benefit, and which bring those communities together to enjoy educational, recreational, leisure and other activities, or to improve the local environment.

Support can be provided for everything from outings and entrance fees to admin and start-up costs and special events. Applications are invited throughout the year and awards recommended for approval at each meeting of the relevant Area Committee.

More information on the criteria, activities that attract funding, and the application process are available on the council website.