April deadline for Prince's Countryside Fund

The Prince's Countryside Fund is currently open for applications until 13 April 2017.

This fund provides grants of up to £50,000 to innovative projects that will provide a lasting legacy to the individuals and communities they seek to benefit. Through the grant programme, more than £1 million each year goes to projects across the UK.

The grant programme currently aims to tackle the following key rural issues:

1. To improve the prospects of viability for family farm businesses
2. To sustain rural communities and drive economic vibrancy
3. To support aid delivery in emergency and building resilience

The fund will close fro applications at 5pm on Thursday 13 April 2017.

Visit the Prince's Countryside Fund website for more information.