A fund dedicated to building a lasting legacy around Scotland from the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games has been launched in Glasgow, the BBC reports.
The announcement marks the first anniversary of the city securing the 2014 Commonwealth Games and will see grants of between £300 and one thousand pounds awarded to increase involvement in sport under the "2014 Communities" scheme. Funding will also go to projects which boost volunteering and use sport as a way of uniting communities, reports the BBC.
Alison Magee, chair of the Big Lottery Fund Scotland Committee said: "the Big Lottery Fund recognizes the real benefits a lasting Commonwealth Games legacy can bring to communities across Scotland and that's why we are launching 2014 Communities today.
“2014 Communities will use Glasgow's Commonwealth Games as a catalyst to bring about greater well-being across Scotland by offering access to legacy funding over the next six years. It highlights our commitment as a funder to enable everyone to benefit from this once in a lifetime opportunity".
