Deadline: 24-Sep-21
The Ayrshire College Foundation is inviting applications for Collaborating Communities Fund that aims to to provide grants for community projects.
This fund supports Ayrshire-based projects that provide educational experiences for all age groups. It’s an incredible opportunity to apply for funding to support a wide range of groups in the community that need extra funds to be able to deliver projects and services.
They are especially interested in projects that could benefit Ayrshire College students perhaps by providing volunteering opportunities or work placements.
As this fund is intended to support collaborative ventures, the panel are expecting you to provide evidence of your knowledge of similar projects in the area in which you intend to be active. Is there scope for working alongside them? Is there a danger of duplication? Does the community need your project? How will your project fit in the overall community picture?
Funding Information
- Funding of up to £5,000 for educational community projects in Ayrshire.
What is the funding for?
- This fund supports Ayrshire-based projects that provide educational opportunities for all age groups.
- Allied to the objectives of Ayrshire College, they will consider any project that has a clear educational benefit for Ayrshire communities.
What will be funded?
- Staffing
- Training
- Resources
- Capital equipment
- Consumables
- Marketing
Eligibility Criteria
- Individuals or groups living or working in Ayrshire who have small projects which will benefit the community. Examples include schools, voluntary organisations, charities, churches, community centres, sports clubs.
- Ayrshire College staff and students may also apply, as long as they can demonstrate how the community would benefit from their project.
What is the main criteria for eligibility?
- Sustainability: applicants must be able to demonstrate how they can continue with their project once their funding has finished.
- Employability: Applicants must state what employability skills would be learned from undertaking this project.
For more information, visit https://ayrshirecollegefoundation.weebly.com/collaborating-communities.html
