PHA small grants

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is working to improve the health and social wellbeing of people in the Northern area by inviting local community and voluntary sector organisations to apply for small grants of up to £10,000.

By The Newsroom

Published 26th Jul 2012, 09:25 BST

There are two small grants (from £5,000 to £10,000) which promote healthy choices and build local communities.

These are:

* Health Improvement Small Grants – for work that tackles drug and alcohol issues across the Northern area, including the impact of parental alcohol and drug misuse on children and young people, often referred to as ‘hidden harm’; along with building sustainable communities through allotments and community gardens

* Health Inequalities Small Grants – for work that improves health and wellbeing for: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) people, Travellers and Minority Ethnic communities.

The deadline for applications is September 12.

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