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Grassroots Grants
“Grassroots Grants is making it easy for small community groups to get the funding they need for their local projects” Darien Parkes, Director.
Who can apply for a Grassroots grant?
- Any not for profit voluntary or community organisation, which has been active in their community for not less than 12 months and has a governing document
- The organisation must be predominantly
volunteer led
- The group must have an evidenced income of less than £20,000 per annum averaged over the last three years
- Groups running new or existing project work, which can clearly demonstrate benefits and outcomes in the community
What can we apply for?
Here are just some of the examples of what can
be funded:
- Purchase of capital items such as computer equipment, oven or furniture
- Costs of putting on a local event or workshop
- Staff costs to enable the employment of individuals
- Contribution to rent costs (related to activities/service delivery)
- Cost of attending a conference or event
- Training for volunteers
- Additional activities to expand an existing
funded project
- Activities that support community activity
- Activities that meet an identified need in the
local community
- Funding to support an organisation to achieve a quality or other standard relevant to their activities
Please request application guidelines for the full list of what can and cannot be supported.
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When can we apply?
The fund is operational from 1 September 2008.
The programme then has a fast track assessment process which begins on complete applications reaching the foundation’s office by 12.00 noon on the second Wednesday of each month. A decision will be made within 2 weeks of this date.
How much can we apply for?
The maximum any organisation can be awarded is £5,000 over the life of the Grassroots Programme (September 2008 – March 2011) EITHER AS A ONE-OFF AMOUNT OR SPREAD OVER THIS PERIOD.)
Can we get advice?
If you would Guidelines or an application form or would like to discuss any idea or project please contact:
Jane Jarman 01452 656386
or email: janejarman@british-energy.com
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