MORE than £16,000 has been awarded to arts organisations in Kirklees in the second round of a grants scheme.
The Arts in the Neighbourhood scheme is run by Kirklees Council's cultural and leisure services.
Huddersfield African Sports and Cultural Club has won £1,300 to pilot six-monthly cultural evenings at the Hudawi Cultural centre.
The project aims to unite African refugee settlers in Huddersfield.
If the pilots are successful, then a regular monthly celebration of African culture could be held.
Huddersfield Jazz gets £1,000 for its programme of events.
The 5th Kirklees National Guitar Orchestra Competition, taking place in Batley on Nov- ember 27, gets £500.
The Arts in the Neighbourhood scheme supports projects with grants of between £150 and £2,000.
Closing date for the next round will be February 28 next year.
Groups wanting more information should ring Linda Dean or Jennifer Dodson on 01484 226353 or write to Grants, Kirklees Cultural and Leisure Services, Red Doles Lane, Huddersfield, HD2 1YF.
