LOCAL groups who can help residents with the cost of living crisis or building resilience in the community are invited to apply for Totnes Town Council grant.

The authority has set aside some £25,000 funding to support projects that make positive changes in the town.

Mayor Cllr Emily Price, said: “Our community groups do an amazing job making a positive difference to Totnes.

“We know this is going to be a tough winter for many residents and businesses, but I’m reassured we have dedicated organisations in our town helping people of all ages and needs.

“I’m delighted that through these grants the town council can support the vital work these groups carry out to build community resilience.”

To apply community organisations must complete the simple form on the council’s website, which asks for details on how the funds will be spent.

Projects that help deal with the current cost of living crisis or building resilience in the community will be viewed favourably, the council said.

Councillors will allocate the available funding at their council matters meeting on Monday October 10, and successful applicants will be informed after this date.

The grant funding is the latest round of financial support the town council has provided for local organisations.

In April, £24,000 worth of grants were given to to a diverse range of community groups including Totnes Caring, South Hams Citizens Advice, Totnes Bike Hub, St John’s Church, Inclusive Totnes and Bridgetown Alive!

During the last 12 months, the authority has also supported projects across Totnes to access more than £545,000 of funding from government grant schemes and other sources.

For more information email [email protected]

To apply for a grant visit www.totnestowncouncil.gov.uk/your-community/community-grants/

The closing date is 5pm on Friday September 30.