A Windrush suitcase.
- Credit: Hackney council
Hackney community groups are being asked to apply for microgrants to help celebrate, commemorate and educate people about the valuable contributions of the Windrush generation.
Microgrants between £500 and £1000 are available to community groups and events or activities selected will be part of the borough s Windrush Generations Festival in June 2021, or as part of the council s ongoing work to honour the community and its heritage throughout the year.
The funds are available to local groups and not-for-profit organisations, to be used for projects such as online exhibitions, cultural and intergenerational events, digital skills training, historical collections, films, writing workshops and more.