The Shape Mendip Lottery Community Fund is currently open for groups to apply for up to £1000 - but not for much longer, as the deadline looms on 15 January

Mendip organisations can apply from the grant pot to spend on projects that benefit the community.

Charities, voluntary and community groups and city, town and parish councils in Mendip are eligible.

But hurry! The deadline for completed applications is midnight, Sunday 15 January.

Full terms and conditions, plus downloadable forms, can be found here: www.mendip.gov.uk/communityfund.

Successful applicants will be notified in February. Good luck!

Discover how the lottery has benefitted local groups in previous funding rounds here: www.mendip.gov.uk/article/11347/Mendip-Lottery-makes-difference-to-communities.

Learn about the Shape Mendip Lottery, here: www.shapemendiplottery.co.uk.