Deadline: 30-Nov-21
The Wealden District Council is seeking applications for its Small Grant Program.
Funding Information
Grants of between £500 – £3000 are available to third sector organisations which are planning activities in the next financial year (April 2022 – March 2023) to benefit Wealden residents.
What the small grant can be used for?
- You can apply for project linked core costs – the general day-to-day running costs for your organisation, e.g. venue hire, salaries (NB: they will sometimes pay for project-related salary costs, but you must demonstrate that they are either one-off or demonstrate how they will become sustainable at the end of their funding), volunteer expenses, and other support for volunteers. Other items to help run the organisation and provide services unrelated to this project may not be funded.
- You can also apply for project costs – money for a particular project taking place on top of your usual activities, or one-off events, performances, equipment or special repairs. New groups can also apply.
What the small grant cannot be used for?
- Grants cannot be used for any other purpose than that specified on the application.
- They will not pay for fund-raising activities, volunteering recruitment or advertising costs – they can signpost you to free opportunities for advertising or promoting your services.
- Grants cannot be used for activities promoting religious or political beliefs. However, they welcome applications from faith groups for community activities that are open to the whole community, regardless of religion.
- Small grants are not intended for major capital works, so if your project involves improvements to the fabric of a building or community space such as a playground or recreation ground.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible you must:
- Be a voluntary organisation, community group, registered charity, not-for-profit organisation or community interest company. (Commercial organisations, schools or similar statutory organisations cannot apply to this programme). Town and Parish Councils cannot apply to the Small grants programme. Please contact them if you are uncertain whether you are eligible or not.
- Have legibly completed all relevant questions in the application form.
- Ensure the application form and supporting documentation is received by the stated deadline.
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