GWENT-based community projects, including support groups tackling disease and substance abuse and projects combating anti social behaviour, have already been boosted by grants of up to £5,000.
Blaenau Gwent Domestic Abuse Service received £4,300 last October to help combat violence against women and girls in the area.
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