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lives better for their communities. This year is an exciting time for the Big Lottery Fund. It has started work on its Strategic Framework which outlines its vision for how it will work with communities over the next six years. The Fund has launched Create Your Space which will use £8.8 million to transform local natural environments in Wales. And it has just finished communicating with communities to help shape a £13.5 million programme launching this autumn which will help address rural poverty in Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Powys, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Monmouthshire. Grants of up to £5,000 will continue to be available in Wales through the Big Lottery Fund’s ‘Awards for All’ programme as well as larger amounts of up to £1 million through People and Places. Big Lottery Fund Wales director John Rose said: “We want people to be aware of the opportunities our funding provides constituencies across Wales and the incredible difference it makes for people and their communities. “In 2016, we will reach out to even more people with this £30 million and remember we really want to hear from you too so please get in touch if you have an idea that will help make a positive difference in your area.” Find out about funding available in Wales by visiting www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/wales following @BigLotteryWales on Twitter or liking the Facebook page www.facebook.com/biglotteryfundwales. Lloyds Bank Foundation The Invest and Enable grant programmes are available through Lloyds Bank Foundation. The next round of applications opens on 25th April.