The Thames Community Board is urging people to submit their community grants applications before the funding round closes on March 1.

A second round of community grant funding was opened due to two successful applicants from the first round returning the funds.

The inaugural Steampunk the Thames Festival was a recipient of community grants in 2015. Photo: Peter James Quinn

Applications are also being sought for heritage-related projects or events that are taking place in Thames before June 30.

The board has been allocated $6,030 for local heritage assistance from the original $30,000 district fund. The other four community boards have each been allocated their own portions of the previously district-wide fund.

All heritage-related projects or events in the Thames ward are eligible for the fund.

Community grants encourage and support community services, activities and events, plus non-profit organisations that impact have a positive impact on the community and recognise, support and enhance volunteer efforts.

All grant applications must be submitted by Tuesday, March1.

For more information about community grants or the heritage fund contact Thames Community coordinator Larissa Doherty on 07-868-0200 or email [email protected]

To download the Community Grant application forms visit the Thames-Coromandel District Council's website at: www.tcdc.govt.nz/communitygrants

Community grants helped Rotary Thames to host the 'Women of Empire 1914-1918' exhibition at the Thames War Memorial Civic Centre in 2015. Photo: WOE