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The Millennium Stadium Charitable Trust was established through an agreement between the Millennium Stadium plc and the Millennium Commission when the Stadium was built. It aims to improve the quality of life of people who live and work in Wales. The Regional Round Open (Wales) is now open and grants of up to £7,500 are available for not-for-profit organisations in Wales that have a remit to serve a region or local authoritywide area. Funding is available for projects in the following four areas: Sport - The Trust is keen to support volunteer-based projects, particularly from ethnic minorities and people with disabilities. The Trust recognises the difference that coaching can make to the development of a sport and is keen to fund equipment and coaching costs if the need has been clearly identified. The Arts - The Trust aims to give more people the opportunity to enjoy the diversity of performing and visual arts in Wales. It particularly favours proposals which expand and improve arts provision in parts of the country less well served than others and will give priority to organisations which strive to work together to share experiences, practices and ideas. The Environment - The Trust encourages applications relating to recycling, developing green spaces, the development and promotion of green practices and the promotion of public transport schemes. The Community - The Trust will give priority to organisations that are looking to tackle social, personal, economic or cultural barriers within their own communities. In particular, projects that lead to greater independence and give people more control over their lives will be given priority. It welcomes applications that give people a voice to express their needs and hopes and is keen to help disabled people to challenge barriers and to be active and visible in their local communities.