Local groups and good causes will soon be able to bid for grants from the Mayor’s 500 Fund.

The next round of applications will be accepted from Monday, 27th January until Friday, 28th February. Successful applicants will be announced in March.

The fund is a percentage contribution from mayor Andy Abrahams’ net salary to provide a cash injection of up to £500 for local groups, individuals, and volunteers to deliver a specific project in the Mansfield community.

There is around £3,400 available in this round of funding and the money can be used for equipment, promotions, and materials to deliver direct benefits to residents.

Andy said: “I am proud to have supported many groups across Mansfield since 2019 and delighted to be reopening the fund to applications again.

“We always have far more bids for the amount of money available to distribute and where we cannot help some of those who apply, we try to signpost them to other sources of funding.”

Successful candidates previously have included Mansfield District Corps of Drums, Nottinghamshire Mining Museum, Friends of Ladybrook Park, and the Unanima Theatre.

Applications to the 500 Fund are decided by the mayor. Since 2019, a total of £27,000 has been shared out. Due to the volume of applications received, priority may be given to first-time applications that meet the criteria. To find out more and how to apply, visit www.mansfield.gov.uk/mayors500fund.