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O dan Gronfa Cymunedau’r Arfordir, a’i sefydlwyd gan Drysordy’r Deyrnas Unedig a’r gweinyddiaethau datganoledig, mae grantiau o rhwng £50,000 a £300,000 ar gael i ariannu prosiectau a fydd yn rhoi hwb i ragolygon economaidd cymunedau’r arfordir.   

 Bydd rhaid i brosiectau cymwys fod o fudd i ardaloedd arfordirol yng Nghymru, hyrwyddo twf economaidd cynaliadwy a chreu neu ddiogelu swyddi fel y gall pobl ymateb i gyfleoedd ac anghenion newidiol.  

 Bydd rhaid i brosiectau, all ddod mewn gan y sectorau cyhoeddus, preifat a gwirfoddol, hefyd wneud un o’r canlynol:

 * cychwyn neu symud i faes arall o weithgaredd neu fusnes
* ehangu cyflwyniad gweithgaredd neu fusnes presennol
* arloesi neu wella eu model busnes neu strwythur sefydliadol.

 Ers cychwyn Cymunedau’r Arfordir mae wedi dyfarnu 218 o grantiau gwerth £125 miliwn i sefydliadau ledled Cymru, Lloegr, Yr Alban a Gogledd Iwerddon.   Rhagwelir y bydd y prosiectau hyn yn cyflwyno 12,000 o gyfleoedd gwaith, ac yn helpu i ddenu £240 miliwn o arian ychwanegol i ardaloedd arfordirol.  

 Mae 39 o ddyfarniadau gwerth £8,160,904 wedi eu dyfarnu yng Nghymru gyda’r rhaglen yn cael ei chyflwyno mewn partneriaeth rhwng Llywodraeth Cymru a’r Gronfa Loteri Fawr.     
         
Dywedodd yr Ysgrifennydd dros Gymunedau a Phlant, Carl Sargeant:

 
> "Rydym yn lwcus iawn yng Nghymru fod gennym arfordir gwych sydd â golygfeydd ac atyniadau heb eu hail ac mae yna nifer o esiamplau gwych o sut mae’r arian hwn wedi helpu gwella cymunedau arfordirol o gyfleusterau beicio ym Mhorthcawl i greu canolfan ymwelwyr yng Nghei Connah. Rwy’n annog cymunedau, entrepreneuriaid a busnesau i geisio am y cyllid hwn i fanteisio i’r eithaf ar y nodweddion naturiol hyn, gan wella potensial yr ardal a sbarduno twf a swyddi lleol."

 Dywedodd Sian Callaghan, Cadeirydd Cymru Cronfa Cymunedau’r Arfordir:

 
> "Mae Cymunedau’r Arfordir yn rhannu ymdeimlad cryf o le ac mae gan yr arian yma y potensial i roi hwb croesawgar i ardaloedd yng Nghymru drwy gefnogi datblygiad eu heconomïau lleol.
> 
>  "Byddwn yn annog unrhyw un sydd â diddordeb i gysylltu â ni i weld beth sydd ar gael i chi â’ch cymuned."

 Mae ffurflenni cais a deunyddiau cymorth ar gael ar ein gwefan gyda dyddiad cau o hanner dydd Dydd Iau 29 Medi 2016 ar gyfer cam cyntaf y broses ymgeisio.   Bydd grantiau yn cael eu dyfarnu yn ystod haf 2017\.  

 Am fwy o wybodaeth ewch i wefan y Gronfa Cymunedau Arfordirol (dolen allanol)







Translation:


 
Under the Coastal Communities Fund, which was established by the UK Treasury and devolved administrations, grants of between £50,000 and £300,000 are available to fund projects that boost the economic prospects of coastal communities. 

 Eligible projects must benefit coastal areas in Wales, promote sustainable economic growth and create or safeguard jobs so people can better respond to changing needs and opportunities.

 Projects, which can come from public, private and voluntary sectors, must also do one of the following:

 * start or move into a new area of activity or business
* expand the delivery of existing activity or business
* innovate or improve their business model or organisational structure.

 Since the start of the Coastal Communities it has awarded 218 grants worth £125 million to organisations across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. These projects are forecast to deliver 12,000 jobs opportunities, and help attract over £240 million of additional funds to coastal areas. 

 Some 39 awards worth £8,160,904 have been awarded in Wales with the programme being delivered in partnership between the Welsh Government and Big Lottery Fund.

 Communities and Children’s Secretary Carl Sargeant said:

 
> "We are lucky in Wales to have a truly magnificent coastline with unparalleled views and attractions and there are some excellent examples of this Fund helping to enhance coastal communities from cycling and pedestrian facilities in Porthcawl to creating a visitor hub in Connah’s Quay. I urge communities, entrepreneurs and businesses around Wales to apply for this funding to help to make the most of their areas’ natural features, enhance their potential and drive local growth and jobs."

 Sian Callaghan, Wales’ chair of the Coastal Communities Fund, said:

 
> "Coastal Communities share a strong sense of place and this funding has the potential to give areas in Wales a welcome boost by supporting the development of their local economies.
> 
>  "I would encourage anyone interested to get in touch and see what is available for you and your community."

 Applications forms and guidance materials are now available with the deadline of noon on Thursday 29 September 2016 for the first stage of the application process. Grants will be awarded in summer 2017\.

 For more information visit the Coastal Communities Fund website (external link)