
The vital roles played by Northern Ireland communities during World War II are being remembered thanks to grants being awarded by the Big Lottery Fund.

The Ulster Bank Sir George Quigley Award Fund is an annual award that aims to help the community and voluntary sector achieve long-term sustainability for their work. It is now open for nominations until 17 October 2005.

This scheme aims to support communities working in partnership with their pharmacists to meet their health needs. Small and large grants are available.

The Arts Council Lottery Fund is looking for applications for its Public Arts programme - but you have to be quick. The deadline was announced only 5 weeks from the scheme opening date.

In Northern Ireland the Big Lottery Fund are giving out £9.8 million through the Young People's Fund over the next three to five years for young people up to 25 years old. This scheme is opening on the 28 September 2005.

The truth is that only £28 out of every £100 raised by the Lottery goes to charity ...
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