The People's Postcode Trust, a trust set up by the "People's Postcode Lottery" in April 2009, has announced that the next funding round will re-open for applications on the 9th January 2012.

The Trust operates two grant schemes:

* Grants for £2,000 and under

* Grants over £2,000

Grants are available to small organisations and community groups operating in the areas of:

• Poverty Protection
• Advancement of Health
• Community Development
• Public Sports
• Human Rights
• Environmental Protection

Projects supported can last for up to 3 months. The closing date for applications is the 24th February 2012.

Please see the website for more details. http://www.postcodetrust.org.uk/