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The Millennium Commission published today (Friday 18th October 2002) its wish to see that the legacy which it has created with Lottery money is maximised. It is therefore advising its existing recipients of grants of remaining opportunities to apply for further grant available to enhance their projects. The Millennium Commission announced its first grants in 1995 and has since provided nearly £1.3 billion to 198 capital projects across the UK. As part of the process of bringing the Commission's activities to a close, it has decided that it wishes to support significant enhancements to these projects with the funds available to it in the coming years. The Commission will therefore consider applications for new capital expenditure relating to Millennium Commission funded projects. The Commission has expressed the followings preferences in considering future applications for further grant: - In determining applications, Commissioners will favour those seeking to expand and enhance existing projects which are best able to provide a lasting monument to the achievements and aspirations of the people of the UK.
- The final grant decisions will be made by May 2003 and to allow for appraisal, the last applications must be received by 23 February 2003. After the end of February 2003 no further applications for enhancement of existing projects will be accepted.
-ends- Notes to Editors 1 The Millennium Commission is one of the good causes which distributes funds from the National Lottery. 2 The Millennium Commission has supported: - Around 200 new buildings, environmental projects and visitor attractions on over 3000 sites across the UK.;
- Over 100 Awards Schemes which distribute Millennium Awards to individuals for community based projects. Over 22,000 people have already received a Millennium Award and there are still thousands of Awards available. Further information is available on 0800 06801 2000;
- A UK-wide programme of community festivals which began on New Year's Eve 1999 and culminated on New Year's Eve 2000 with celebrations in 32 towns and cities across the UK.;
- The Millennium Experience at Greenwich and the National Programme.
3 The Millennium Commission stopped receiving funds from the National Lottery in August 2001. For further information contact the Millennium Commission Press Office on 020 7880 2007, out of hours 07775 812 820. back to top Copyright © 2002 The Millennium Commission
Millennium Commission 18th-October-2002
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