Deadline: 8-Feb-21
The Vital for Berkshire – Coronavirus Fund will allocate funds to local charities, community, and voluntary groups impacted by and working to help people affected by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in Berkshire.
Aims
- To help organizations respond to immediate needs, for instance, supporting those suffering hardship as a result of restrictions to normal activity and their short and long-term economic and social consequences.
- To help stabilize organizations supporting those in needs, i.e. short term core cost funds to keep groups and charities afloat.
- To help organizations adapt to the crisis, i.e. through service enhancement and development, the purchase of equipment, enhancement of skills and capacity, or organizational development.
Priorities
Priority will be given to organizations providing support to the most vulnerable and isolated, including:
- Older people
- People with physical or learning disabilities
- People with mental health needs
- People on low incomes
- Families with young children
Funding Information
Grants up to a maximum of £10,000 will be considered, subject to funding availability.
Who can apply?
- Charities, community groups or other not-for-profit organizations that are affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.
- Charities, community groups or other not-for-profit organizations that are supporting people affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.
- Small and new groups that are not constituted may apply if they are working with the local CVS, Parish Council or Local Authority. A letter of support or other evidence will need to be provided.
For more information, visit https://www.berkshirecf.org/available-funding/coronavirus-fund/