SCHOOLS, further education colleges, community groups, libraries and other arts and cultural organisations in Lancashire are invited to apply for funding for poetry and literature initiatives for children and young people.

As part of a nationwide programme, The Clore Duffield Foundation will give away £1million to support learning projects and programmes focused on literature, poetry and creative writing for under 19s.

To apply or find out more, visit www.cloreduffield.org.uk before Friday, March 7.