Deadline: 2-Mar-22
The Blaby District Council’s 2021-22 Community Grants program is now open to support the voluntary and community sector (VCS) to develop and strengthen community facilities and activities for the benefit of Blaby District residents.
Funding Information
The Council offers a range of grants from £500 to £4000 that cover different types of project costs. A breakdown of the different grants available with examples of what can be funded is on page three of these guidance notes.
The Foundation will Fund
The Community Grants Scheme funds projects that contribute to at least one of the Council’s three corporate priorities:
- Live – Strong, healthy, safe, sustainable communities where the most vulnerable are supported
- Work – A thriving, prosperous, innovative local economy with a skilled and healthy workforce contributing to the local community
- Visit – A strong leisure and tourist sector and well maintained and accessible attractions available in the local area encourage visitors to the District
Eligibility Criteria
- The grants scheme is open to applications from a range of VCS organisations:
- Community groups, youth clubs and sports clubs
- Registered Charities
- Social Enterprises (such as Community Interest Companies)
- Schools, Academies and PTA/fundraising groups for extra-curricular activities or projects only
- Religious or faith-based organisations for non-religious projects open to all irrespective of faith
- Parish and Town Councils
- Organisations are expected to provide copies of the following to support their application:
- A governing document (for example, Constitution or Articles of Association)
- An equality policy/statement (if not included within the governing document)
- A child safeguarding policy and/or vulnerable adults policy (if applicable)
- A bank statement dated within three months showing the organisation’s name account details and balance. Bank accounts must require the signatures of at least two unrelated people.
- The organisation’s most recent set of accounts
- Three quotes for any single items or works over the value of £1,000
- Evidence of any consents/permissions in order for the project to take place, for example, Planning Permission, Advertising Consent or Landowner Consent. These must be secured before the application is submitted
- Where the project involves alterations to land or buildings, the applicant must provide evidence of ownership or a written agreement/lease with at least five years remaining
For more information, visit Blaby District Council.
For more information, visit https://www.blaby.gov.uk/leisure-health-and-community/community/community-grants/