Deadline: 25-Mar-22
The Sussex Community Foundation has announced an open call for the Rampion Community Benefit Fund to support projects that benefit the local community, in particular those with links to environment and ecology, climate change and energy.
Priority will be given to projects that also help to tackle disadvantage and improve people’s lives and well-being.
Rampion Community Benefit Fund supports organisations working for the benefit of the people of Sussex, within the Fund benefit area, from Littlehampton Harbour in the west, to Beachy Head in the east and up to the A272 near Twineham in the north.
The Rampion Community Benefit Fund includes an endowment fund for the long-term benefit of Sussex communities.
Funding Information
For the Rampion Fund’s main area of benefit, grants are offered in the range of £1,000 – £10,000
Eligibility Criteria
The Rampion Community Benefit Fund is open to charities, community groups and not-for-profit organisations which demonstrate:
- their own bank account
- a constitution or set of governing rules
- accounts or records of expenditure
- relevant policies (such as child protection, vulnerable adults, health and safety etc.)
Criteria
The Foundation does not want to be overly prescriptive in defining eligible projects so the list is intended to offer examples of the types of projects and initiatives they would consider, though they are open to other ideas.
- Projects that encourage the sustainable use of resources and assist in tackling climate change;
- Projects with a focus on energy use and energy efficiency;
- Renewables and sustainability initiatives for community facilities;
- Support for marine ecology, nature conservation and environmental improvements;
- Projects that enhance awareness, understanding and active engagement of the special nature of the south downs and marine environment, e.g. The Living Coast, UNESCO designation;
- Increasing opportunities for those facing disadvantage and deprivation to take part in onshore and offshore sports and recreational pursuits;
- Increasing the value, experience and understanding of the natural heritage by both visitors and residents.
For more information, visit Sussex Community Foundation.
For more information, visit https://sussexgiving.org.uk/apply-for-grants/how-it-works/