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The final round of NOF Green Spaces cash for play schemes is open for bids. Better Play, run by Barnardo’s and the Children’s Play Council, has £2.8m to award for innovative play opportunities for school-age children. Awards are for £5,000 to £35,000 with a £7,000 ceiling on capital items. Projects must be one-year only, as the cash has to be spent by 31 March 2005. Projects should be specifically about ‘inclusive play’, either broadening out a special-needs scheme to all children or aiming to integrate disabled youngsters into an existing play scheme. Schools and voluntary bodies are eligible to apply (England only). Closing date is 31 July 2003. 

Contact the Better Play team on 020 8498 7589, or see www.barnardos.org.uk/betterplay