£400,000 has been made available to improve community facilities in Gwynedd's towns and villages.

The Gwynedd City, Town and Community Councils Support Fund is back for 2026 following a successful pilot last year.

Cyngor Gwynedd says communities will be able to apply for between £5,500 and £8,500 in grants for improvements to public and community spaces as well as town centre and high street regeneration schemes.

This year, the fund will focus on captital schemes that offer further opportunities to invest in community-led infrastructure projects - such as improving play facilities and accessibilitiy.

It's been made possible by the 'Gwynedd Ni' project, which had received around £1.5m from the UK Government through its 'Pride in Place' fund.

Cllr Medwyn Hughes, cabinet member for economy and community, said: "This fund has been created to make a real difference to the residents and communities of Gwynedd."

"The feedback we have received from communities to last year’s projects has been very positive, with many saying they would not have been able to realise their plans without this financial support."

"We look forward to collaborating again this year with the city, town and community Councils to deliver further improvements that have been shaped by the wishes of the community."

"The fund is open to all local councils in Gwynedd. I very much hope that all areas will see the advantages and benefit from this opportunity."

Town and community councils are being asked to discuss their proposals with local residents before submitting funding applications.

Community support officers are also on hand to provide support for potential schemes by contacting cefnogicymunedau@gwynedd.llyw.cymru

Applications close on Monday 15th June.