Deadline: 1-Mar-23
The London Borough of Hounslow has announced a Small Grant Program for Community and Voluntary Sector organisations, resident groups including informal groups such as neighbors 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
- Queen’s Jubilee Celebration events
Funding Information
- 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).
- 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 neighbors get to know one another eg 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 eg 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 organizations that are providing projects that identify a relevant response to a community need.
Eligibility Criteria
- Constituted not-for-profit organizations (eg a registered charity, company limited by guarantee, unincorporated association or club, Community Interest Company, Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Un-constituted groups or groups of neighbors or residents.
- If you are an un-constituted group, eg 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/3
