Lancashire County Council is providing more than £200,000 to fund community activities across the county.
The authority is opening up its latest round of bids for Local Gateway Grants on Monday 23 November and local community and voluntary groups are being encouraged to apply for funding.
Amounts typically handed out range from £1,000 to £5,000 although there is a lower limit of £1,000 and no upper limit.
In the past, Local Gateway Grants have been used to fund everything from a multi-racial playbus scheme in Burnley, to a junior football club in Skelmersdale.
Local Gateway Grants are provided by the county council through the county's 12 Lancashire Local committees.
County Councillor Albert Atkinson, deputy leader, said: "Local Gateway Grants are a superb way to fund your voluntary or community project. The scheme's been going for 3 years and dozens of groups have funded activities from multi racial groups through to youth activities.
"The great thing about gateway grants is that they have to fit in with priorities identified by the county council and its partners so they will really benefit residents in each area.
"Community groups interested in applying for a Local Gateway Grant have until 12 February to apply and we're expecting a lot of interest, so don't miss out - make sure you apply today."
To apply for a Local Gateway Grant, call Janet Walker on 01772 530818 or email janet.walker@lancashire.gov.uk.