PEOPLE living in former mining communities are invited to apply for grants of up to £10,000.

Coalfields Community Investment Programme is inviting groups and organisations in Farnworth and Kearsley to apply for a grant to fund projects to improve the health and wellbeing of residents.

The programme aims to improve the quality of life for people living in Britain’s most deprived former coalfield communities. Applications can be submitted for up to £10,000.

Cash can be used for sports projects for impairment groups, disabled people, women and girls, victims of abuse, carers, homeless people, healthy eating initiatives, mental health support and projects focusing on promoting social interaction and engagement.

To apply, go to: coalfields-regen.org.uk/what-we-do/division-missing/coalfields-community-investment-programme-ccip-funding-support

The deadline to apply is June 9.