Cash grants for talented young people 6 Jan 2010
5 January 2010
Centenary Grant Project
Cash for talented young people
Opened 4 January closes 14 February 2010
ASPIRING
sporting stars and artistes of the future are being invited to apply for a grant from Harrogate Borough Council's Centenary Grants Project.
This project was set up to celebrate the council's centenary in 1984 and since then over 500 talented young people have benefited from the fund.
The council is seeking nominations from sporting or artistic young people who are 18 or under and resident in the Harrogate district who compete or work at a regional level. Many of those who have received grants have gone on to national level.
Last year 35 talented individuals received grants totalling £3,500 the youngest recipients being three 11 year olds.
The disciplines ranged from singing and piano to tennis and dinghy racing.
All eligible young residents are urged to make an application.
Application forms for this year's grants are available on the council's website at
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They can also be obtained from Heads of PE or Musical Departments in local schools or from local libraries and leisure centres or from Leilah Vyner, Project Development Officer, Department of Community Services on 01423 556702.
Media contact:
Lynne Mee, Communications and Media Manager, 01423 556022 email
lynne.mee@harrogate.gov.uk or
mobile 07525 987921 or 07884 226409