Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage is urging local groups to seize the chance and apply for a multi-million pound fund designed to support economic development, following the launch of the Coastal Communities Fund (CCF) today.
Now entering its second year, the CCF is specifically designed to help UK coastal communities by providing local organisations with funding to create sustainable economic growth and jobs.
Following the announcement, Caroline said:
"This fund provides a great opportunity for both charity and community groups, as well as the private sector, to put forward their own proposals to create jobs and growth on the Gosport peninsula. I do not want our area to miss out and would encourage organisations to submit their applications."
Further details of how to bid for the UK-wide pot of £27.8 million are available on the Big Lottery Fundwebsite and the closing date for projects in England is 13 May 2013.