The final deadline to apply for £15,000 of funding to support Colchester city centre is approaching.

Colchester Business Improvement District is urging people to apply for the funds which will go towards creative, innovative projects and events.

Colchester BID has set aside £15,000 funding per financial year to contribute towards a selection of projects that promise to increase footfall and engagement with city centre.

An allocation of £5,000 for each project has been set aside.

Projects must align with BID’s strategic aims to boost benefits towards town centre.

The process hopes to draw applications from community groups, associations and organisations who have a good idea for town centre project, or event.

The scheme aims to help projects in need a small amount of revenue for funding to develop.

Examples of previous successful campaigns include: Colchester Pride 2019, Invasion Colchester 2019, the Colchester Theatre Event 2019 and Colchester Arts Centre's Stand-up Comedy in the Park 2020.

All successful applications would be publicised through BID.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday August 31. For any queries, contact, hello@ourcolchester.co.uk.

For more information visit: https://ourcolchester.co.uk/createfund/.