Deadline: 30-Oct-20
The Berkshire Community Foundation is accepting applications for Vital for Berkshire Coronavirus Fund.
Funds allocated to Berkshire through the National Emergencies Trust Appeal for Coronavirus, together with the support we have received for our Vital for Berkshire – Coronavirus Appeal, are available for grants to be allocated to local charities, community and voluntary groups working to help people affected by the crisis in Berkshire.
Aims
- To help organisations respond to immediate needs, for instance, as a result of restrictions to normal activity, supporting those suffering hardship as a result of the short and long-term economic and social consequences.
- To help organizations with stabilization i.e. short term core cost funds to keep organizations supporting those in need afloat.
- To help organizations adapt to the crisis i.e. developing and enhancing services, buying equipment, capacity building 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 who are affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.
- Charities, community groups or other not for profit organizations who are supporting people affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.
- Small and new groups which are not constituted may apply where they are working with the local CVS, Parish Council or Local Authority – a letter of support or other evidence will need to be provided.
Please Note
- If you have applied for BCF funding in the last six months you are now able to reapply but do not need to resend your supporting documents, unless you have updated accounts.
- This is a rapidly progressing situation with changing priorities and funding available. They will keep the website updated with the relevant information.
Your group isn’t eligible to apply if:
- It’s a regional or national charity – unless it’s locally-led and has a separate management committee, bank account and its own governing documents.
- You plan to use the grant for medical research.
- Funding is for the conservation of plants or animal welfare.
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