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It may be possible to access funding from sources other than European programmes. The National Lottery and some public sector agencies in Wales deliver a variety of grant schemes, some of which are part-financed by the Objective 1 programme (please refer to the page on Regional Objective 1 projects). Below is a list and contact details of some of the major schemes on offer: 1. National Lottery Grant Schemes The Arts Council for Wales: distributes money raised through the National Lottery to arts projects in Wales. Currently it gives grants to projects to construct or refurbish buildings; to buy equipment such as musical instruments; and encourage people to enjoy, take part in or get training in the arts. It also gives grants that will encourage the growth of a national film industry in Wales. For more information call 01492 533440 or visit www.artswales.org The Sports Council for Wales: distributes money raised through the National Lottery via its SPORTLOT fund. SPORTLOT funding is divided into three categories: capital projects (for buildings etc); revenue funding (for staffing etc) and community chest. For more information please call 01244 822600/625 or visit www.sports-council-wales.co.uk The Community Fund: gives
Lottery money to charities, voluntary and community organisations
to help those at disadvantage in society and to improve the quality
of life in the community. The Community Fund wants to fund projects
that will bring about long-term changes to the lives of those in
greatest need. For more information please call 01686 611705 or
visit www.community-fund.org.uk
The New Opportunities Fund: awards grants to good causes in education, health and the environment, targeting disadvantaged communities. To find out more about these grant schemes please call 029 2067 8200 or visit www.nof.org.uk The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF):
enables communities to celebrate, look after and learn more about
Wales' diverse heritage. This includes developments such as historic
building renovations. For more information please call 029 2037
5950 or visit www.hlf.org.uk
2. Other Sources of Funding Welsh Development Agency (WDA) has a range of finance programmes designed to assist and encourage the establishment and growth of Welsh business. For more information please visit www.wda.co.uk The Wales Tourist Board (WTB)
has a range of grants to stimulate necessary investment allowing
the Welsh tourism product to respond to increasing visitor demand
and expectation. For more information go to www.wales-tourist-board.gov.uk
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