Mynydd y Gwair Local Community Fund Round 3 now open

The Mynydd y Gwair Local Community Fund provides grants to organisations providing services, facilities or activities that benefit the communities within the area of benefit for the Mynydd y Gwair Local Community Fund.

This includes the following Community/Town Council areas: Llangyfelach, Pontlliw and Tircoed, Pontarddulais, Mawr, Penllergaer, Clydach and Morriston.

Round 3 is now open for applications for Small (Micro) Grants of up to £1,000; and closes on 31st January 2020.

For more information or to apply, click here

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