Open evenings put spotlight on Carmarthenshire grants


RDP Sir Gâr will be hosting Community Grants Open Evenings in Carmarthen and Whitland this month.
Registered charities, voluntary organisations, town or community councils, social enterprises and not for profit organisations all stand to benefit from RDP Sir Gâr’s Rural Community Inclusion and Innovative Communities projects and expert Project Development Officers will be on hand to advise of the grants available for community projects for the afternoon.
Both projects have received funding through the Rural Development Plan for Wales 2007-2013 which is funded by the Welsh Government and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
Rural Community Inclusion* offers a package of support that is designed to increase access to basic services and facilities in rural communities, and Innovative Communities* assists in the development of innovative ideas within the community.
The events are free and all are welcome to attend:
Mon 24th Sept – St Peters Hall, Carmarthen 4 - 7pm
Weds 26th Sept – Memorial Hall, Whitland 4 – 7pm
Call (01267) 242 437 for further details.


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