Community groups have been invited to apply for funding to help them carry out their work.

Ongar Town Council has announced it will continue running the Community Grants programme for the 2016-17 financial year.

A statement said funds are “limited” but added “the council hopes to be able to assist as many community groups as possible”.

Similar schemes are operated around Epping Forest, with funds given to youth projects, charities and a skate park extension in Waltham Abbey in recent years.

To apply for a grant in Ongar visit the council’s website at www.ongartowncouncil.gov.uk or visit its offices in Bansons Way.

The deadline for applications is August 31.