Clock ticking on handouts; JOBS: Groups urged to apply for share of pounds 112k work grants.Byline: By Tony Deeley TIME is running out for Dudley Dudley, city (1991 pop. 186,513) and metropolitan district, W central England. Dudley's famed iron, coal, and limestone industries began declining c.1870. Other industries include engineering works, steelworks, metallurgy, glass cutting, textiles, and leatherworking. community and voluntary groups to take advantage of a cash handout to help people improve their chances of getting work. About pounds 112,000 is still up for grabs through the Global Grants scheme, spearheaded by the Black Country Knowledge Society - but only until February February: see month. 14. The money can be used to help groups across the Black Country make a difference in their local communities. Funding for the project was secured through the European Social Fund, Black Country Learning & Skills Council, Dudley Council and other local authorities. The grants are only awarded to community and voluntary groups, not individuals, and are available for up to a maximum of pounds 10,000 to support projects which give people of all ages the skills and the confidence to gain employment. They must be spent by the projects before the end of this year. Coun Les Jones Les Jones (born July 19, 1948 in St Helens) was an English rugby league player for the St Helens club in the English Rugby League Championship competition. His position of choice was at wing. , Dudley Council's cabinet member for regeneration Regeneration (biology) The process by which an animal restores a lost part of its body. Broadly defined, the term can include wound healing, tissue repair, and many kinds of restorative activities. , said: "I would urge local community and voluntary groups to take up this fantastic opportunity. The scheme is particularly aimed at those who face the greatest difficulty in entering the labour market and is designed to assist groups which do not have the experience or capacity to access mainstream funding." Jenny Brogden, Global Grants project manager, said: "We particularly welcome applications from groups for projects that are innovative or unusual, providing they meet all the criteria. Unlike many grant schemes, Global Grants does not require any match funding, so it can be used to fund 100 per cent of the cost of a project. "Our role is to provide the right support to help those who face barriers in getting back into work. That is why we are making it as simple as possible for support groups to apply. "All we need to know is what the money will be spent on, what outcomes will result from the grant and how this will be achieved." Anyone wanting more information should contact Jenny Brogden on 01922 748358 or 01922 748340. |
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