Deadline: 15 December 2017
Applications are open for UK Government’s Capacity Building Fund with an aim to bring people together from across society to support vulnerable refugees through community sponsorship.
The fund is for the community sponsorship scheme which enables community groups to take on the rewarding role of welcoming and supporting refugee families in the UK. Sponsor groups can include charities, businesses, local authorities, community groups and third sector organisations.
The fund is designed to give experienced organisations the resources to provide training and support to groups who want to sponsor refugees.
A £1 million fund for organisations and communities wanting to support refugees coming to the UK.
Eligibility Criteria
Organisations with relevant experience are encouraged to apply to the fund, which seeks to achieve outcomes including:
- training for community groups on how to welcome and support refugees in their area, and how to apply to become sponsors
- connecting people and organisations who want to help resettled refugees through community sponsorship
- raising awareness of community sponsorship across different UK communities
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
Eligible Country: UK
For more information, please visit Capacity Building Fund.
