Groups can now apply to the council for between £20,000 and £100,000 towards infrastructure projects helping to connect communities. Funding is available through the council’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Fund, supporting community groups, town and parish councils and not-for-profit organisations. Sarah Preece, Cornwall Council cabinet member for tourism, localism and planning, said:“We want to support projects that bring communities together. This could mean improving community spaces so more people can enjoy them, or creating better links between places so it’s easier to get around and feel connected. For example, adding or upgrading footpaths, and improving local areas for play, learning, and activities.” To apply, groups should complete an Expression of Interest by Friday 27 February. The strongest proposals will be invited to submit a full application. Find out more about applying to the CIL FundMore than £5.8m has been awarded to 87 projects across Cornwall since the first CIL Fund round launched in 2020. These include accessible paths and walking and cycle routes, as well as improvements to youth centres and schools, football pitches and skate and play parks. Money for the CIL Fund comes from the Community Infrastructure Levy, a charge on developers to help reduce the cumulative impact of development.