Community and voluntary groups in Devon and Cornwall are being invited to bid for a share of almost £170,000 from the Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez’s community grant scheme.

All applications must show a commitment to raising awareness of the risks around drug use. In Devon, the scheme is being administered by Devon Community Foundation for grants between £1,000 and £10,000. In Cornwall, the scheme is being administered by Cornwall Community Foundation for grants between £1,000 and £5,000. Applications are invited until June 15 with awards being made in March, May and July. See the crime commissioner’s website for more information.