GRANTS are available for projects to improve the health and well-being of Bolton people.

The Health for Bolton fund has £45,000 for groups and projects which have a positive impact on local people. A maximum of £1,000 will be given to each successful applicant.

Application forms should be sent to Bolton CVS, Freepost BL5620, Pool Street, Bolton, BL1 2ZZ, before noon on Friday, February 28. All groups will hear of their award by March 13.

Those requiring help with the application are asked to contact Marie Brookfield, funding adviser at the Council for Voluntary Services on 01204 396011.