The cash will boost a variety of groups and interests across Clydesdale, each designed to help build caring, sustainable, connected communities or to inspire learning and strengthen partnerships. 

The full list of recipients is:

• 2nd Lanark Scout Group – £350 for equipment
• Lesmahagow Parish Historical Association - £475 for equipment
• Coalburn Brass Band Family – £325 for materials
• Carluke Primrose Orchestral Flutes – £600 for equipment
• Coulter WRI – £300 for an outing
• Lanark Amateur Musical Society – £600 for administration and publicity costs
• Tolbooth Lanark – £600 for equipment

The community grants scheme was established and is run by the council. 

Support can be provided for everything from excursions and entrance fees to admin and start-up costs and special events.

More information on the criteria, activities that attract funding, and the application process are available on the dedicated page of the council website.