South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) is offering grants for community groups organising commemorations on or around the summer’s 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe and Victory in Japan.
The new Commemorative Events Scheme Fund offers grants of up to £2,000 to fund events including street parties and beacon lightings.
It supports May’s national programme to commemorate the cessation of WWII hostilities in Europe in May 1945.
Events in August for the commemoration of Victory in Japan Day (August 15) will also be eligible.
Events must take place within one week of either VE Day (before or after 8 May 2025) or VJ Day (before or after 15 August 2025).
Cllr Phil Dilks, SKDC Cabinet Member for Armed Forces, said: “These are incredibly important anniversaries for us all to mark and remember their significance for our peace and freedom. I am delighted that we can support communities to stage their own events.”
The fund will close for applications for VE Day Events on 14 April and 21 July for VJ Day Events.
Application forms are available from communityengagement@southkesteven.gov.uk
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