Diptford Community Fund was set up with a contribution to the community as a result of the Coombeshead Solar Farm that was erected nearby in 2015.
Grants up to £2000 are available to community groups in Diptford to tackle deprivation and make a positive difference to the lives of local disadvantaged people.
The fund is managed and looked after by Devon Community Foundation.
What areas are covered by the fund?
The fund will consider applications from the parish of Diptford, Devon and where appropriate extend to neighbouring parishes as follows:
- Diptford
- Halwell and Moreleigh
- Harberton
- Loddiswell
- North Huish
- South Brent
- Woodleigh
What can be funded?
Grants from this fund are available to community groups, individuals and organisations that provide opportunities to make a positive difference to the lives of members of the local community within the following themes:
- Assisting Families in need
- Bringing people together
- Developing life skills
- Enabling disabled people
- Encouraging safety and resilience
- Helping people find and keep a home
- Keeping people safe and well
- Offering training and work opportunities
- Promoting access to arts, culture and nature
How to apply
You can telephone (01884) 235 887 or apply online.