Deadline: 1-Mar-22
The London Borough of Hounslow has announced Small Grant Program 2021-2022 for Community and Voluntary Sector organisations, resident groups including informal groups such as neighbours for activities or services that help to deliver the key outcomes of the Thriving Communities Strategy.
Priority Areas
They are keen to support these priority areas, but do welcome others:
- Green and environmental
- Well Being
- Community engagement and interaction
Funding Information
- The Thriving Communities Capital Fund welcomes applications for projects that improve or create land and property used by local people. Funding for the Thriving Communities Fund is provided through the Local Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), the Community Partnerships Unit (CPU) and the Housing Revenue Account (HRA). This year, £1,526,344.47 is available through Local CIL, £265,000 through CPU and £567,539.50 through the HRA for capital and revenue applications to the fund. Please note that for small grant applications:
- Proposals are accepted for up to £1,000 towards capital or revenue projects.
- Delivery should take place within 12 months and start within three months of the funding being awarded.
- Please allow at least 4 weeks after the result date for the start date of your project.
Eligible Activities & Projects
The following are some examples of the types of activities and projects that may be funded through this grant. They welcome other ideas too:
- Local events and activities that will bring people together, helping neighbours get to know one another e.g. street parties, intergenerational activities bringing older and younger people together
- Small scale gardening or food growing projects
- Activities promoting healthy lifestyles
- Social action projects that address local issues
- Environmental projects e.g. community clean ups
- Activities or outings that help address social isolation and loneliness
- Supporting the development of new community groups
- Training for community champions, trustees, or volunteers
- Supporting work of existing residents’ associations, community groups, etc
Note: This list is not exhaustive, and they welcome proposals from residents and organisations that are providing projects that identify a relevant response to a community need.
Eligibility Criteria
- Constituted not-for-profit organisations (e.g. a registered charity, company limited by guarantee, unincorporated association or club, Community Interest Company, Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Un-constituted groups or groups of neighbours or residents.
- If you are an un-constituted group, e.g. a Mutual Aid group, informal group such as residents/neighbours you would need six unrelated signatures in support of the project.
For more information, visit https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20047/community_and_voluntary_sector_services/1200/council_grants_funding_and_commissioning/2