National Lottery grants worth nearly £1million were awarded to organisations in Hove and Portslade last year.
The Martlets Hospice was given £410,000 towards its work caring for people with terminal cancer.
The Hangleton and Knoll Project, which initiates community projects, received £160,000.
The Cornerstone Community Centre, in Church Road, Hove, was given a grant of £140,000.
A total of 23 lottery grants were awarded to groups in the towns in 2000.
MP Ivor Caplin, who represents both towns, said: "All of these projects are extremely worthwhile and have many benefits for the community."
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