Community groups in need of funding have less than two weeks to apply for a grant from the Hawke's Bay Foundation.
Last year the foundation granted $121,500 to 47 local grassroots groups and HB Foundation chairwoman Jules Nowell-Usticke said local community groups wanting funding this year needed to submit their grant applications before the closing date of June 29.
"We're encouraging grassroots community groups that need a leg-up to apply for a grant through the Hawke's Bay Foundation.
"Our aim is to provide assistance to support groups and communities that are working towards meeting their own needs and have sustainability when the foundation funding ceases."
Priority would be given to organisations working in the heart of the community using support from volunteers, rather than large well-funded service providers and organisations.