Funding is now available to help organisations work together to address child poverty across Wales.

Applications are open for the Welsh Government’s £1.5m Child Poverty Innovation and Supporting Communities Grant, which funds organisations to form and improve collaborative working arrangements to address child poverty.

Previous funding is already making a difference in communities where families now shape their own services.

The Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Jane Hutt, said: "This funding puts resources directly where they make the greatest difference to families on lower incomes. We're determined to do all we can to prevent people from going into poverty and help those who need support the most.

"Since 2022, we've invested nearly £5bn in schemes which help people access their entitlements and help put money back into people's pockets by boosting incomes and strengthening financial support.

“Our Child Poverty Strategy sets out actions to tackle poverty, including delivering more community-based opportunities for play, sports, youth activities and access to arts and culture for children and families."

Public and third sector organisations can apply for up to £25,000 for community and local projects, or up to £125,000 for regional initiatives spanning multiple local authorities.

Applications close on April 13.