Blooming great grant scheme

The local authority is inviting local constituted community groups in the borough to apply for a grant up to a maximum amount of £250.00 to purchase bedding plants and shrubs through its Small floral grant scheme.

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Kevin Savage said: “The small floral grant scheme is to encourage community groups to take pride in their area.

“Gardening has many great benefits, making a positive contribution to the environment and communities, but it also promotes physical and mental health benefits, I’m delighted we can offer this fantastic opportunity to our communities to create some colourful displays.”

Council will purchase the bedding plants/shrubs on behalf of the community group.

The Community group will arrange collection the plants/shrubs and will then plant and tend the plants/shrubs.

Communities will be awarded a small grant by the Council based on evidence of real interest on the part of the community concerned in making a practical contribution to the improvement of the local area.

Applications will, however, not be considered from the following areas:

Villages or towns who compete in the Ulster in Bloom Competition;

Private companies; and,

Grounds/sites that are not open to the public 12 months of the year.

Groups interested in applying should note that they must complete and return their application form on or before October 31 to: [email protected]

Applications received after this date will not be considered.