Applications open for £2.5m Communities Fund

09 Dec 2016 News

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Small grassroots community groups including charities, neighbourhood organisations and local voluntary groups, are being invited to apply for a £2.5m fund by the Department for Communities and Local Government.

The new Communities Fund has been launched today to “help local people who are struggling to manage”. It will be targeted depending on local pressures, and could be used to help those facing domestic abuse, to provide support for disabled children’s services or to support those facing long-term unemployment.

Grants of £70,000 or more are available, as well as expert advice from the local government sector, training from a ‘grassroots network’ and advice on evaluating the success of their services.

Communities minister Andrew Percy said: “Local grassroots community groups are best placed to understand the challenges in their local neighbourhoods and reaching those who need their help.

“This new multi-million pound fund will go direct to those groups of people who are struggling to manage, including those facing domestic abuse or long-term unemployment.

“I’d urge small groups to come forward and bid for this cash from today and they will also get expert advice from a network of other grassroots organisations.”

More information and details on how to apply can be found here.

 

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