Download application forms and guidelines for our grant funds here

SMCVS are pleased to be able to offer you the 

"2008 Funding Guide" to download.

This books provides information on a range of local, regional and national funders suitable for an array of voluntary and community groups.

Please click here to download as word doc.                 Please click here to download as pdf.doc

Aiming to provide benefit to children, young people or young parents aged 25 years or under in Leek, The New Generation Fund wants to help increase their experiences and learning opportunities in a variety of innovative ways.

If your project fits this criteria and your group works in Leek and is fully constituted with an annual income of less than £5,000 you may be able to gain a £150 grant.

If you would like to make an application to The New Generation Fund you can download an application form and guidelines here: (Word docs)

The New Generation Fund Application Form

The New Generation Fund Guidelines

Applications are currently being accepted for this fund.  The next deadline for applications is available by contacting our Grants Officer. Applications received after this date will go forward to the next meeting later in the year.

Staffordshire Moorlands Community Chest

Administered by SMCVS on behalf of Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, grants of up to £500 are available to small groups in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

Organisations can apply on an annual basis for small funding towards running or equipment costs, events and projects to help improve the quality of life for people in the local community.

If you would like to make an application to The Staffordshire Moorlands Community Chest you can download an application form and guidelines here: (Word docs)

Staffordshire Moorlands Community Chest Application Form

Staffordshire Moorlands Community Chest Guidelines

To view details of the Awards made under this grant scheme during 2007 / 08 please click here: (pdf)

New applications are currently welcome for this fund. Please be aware that grants will be assessed twice a year –  the next Grant Panel Meeting will be January 2009.

SMCVS is, once again, administering a small pot of money on behalf of local County Council Member, Neal Podmore. 

Awards of up to £150 are available under a small grant scheme funded through the County Councils Local Member Initiative Scheme to assist voluntary and community groups in the Leek area.

If you would like to make an application to The LMIS you can download an application form and guidelines here: (Word docs)

LMIS Application Form

LMIS Guidance Notes

To view details of the Awards made under this grant scheme during 2007 / 08 please click here: (pdf)

This grant is currently closed for all applications.

The Biddulph Community Chest assists small-scale projects that aim to improve the local Biddulph community.

Administered by SMCVS, the fund is open to all constituted community groups and charities that are committed to making Biddulph and the surrounding area a better place to live. Up to £1000 is available for projects which bring about sustainable environmental, social and economic improvements. Grants of up to £250 are available for local football clubs.

Biddulph Community Chest Criteria

Biddulph Community Chest Application Form

Biddulph Community Chest Application Guidelines

This fund is currently closed.

Robbie William's Give It Sum Fund

Aiming to make a positive difference to the lives of   people living in North Staffordshire by giving local people the chance to change their communities for the better.

Local community or voluntary groups may apply for grants at three different levels.                          

The Community Chest gives grants up to £1,000.         The Main Fund awards grants up to £5,000 or up to £15,000. All three levels can be used towards running costs and capital purchases for a range of activities.  Match funding is not required.  

If you would like to make an application to the Give It Sum North Staffs Community Chest you can download an application form and guidelines here: (Word docs)

Give It Sum North Staffs Community Chest App Form

Give It Sum North Staffs Community Chest Guidelines

To view details of the Awards made under this grant scheme during 2007 / 08 please click here: (pdf)

Applications are currently being accepted for this fund.

The next deadline for applications is 16th August - with the Panel Meeting taking place on 8th September.

Applications received after 16th August will go forward to the next meeting.

Rural Access Grant

Grants of up to £1,000 are available annually for small scale projects in Staffordshire aimed at improving some aspect of rural access.

Please contact us with any ideas you might have for transport projects in your area.    

More information about this fund can be found in our Rural Access pages:

 New applications are now being accepted for this Grant.

Funding Surgeries:

 If you would like one to one advice with our Grants Officer, would like to search through Funder Finder or find out what funding is available locally for you to apply for, please book a slot at one of the next Funding Surgeries, held at the SMCVS Reception, 15 Sheepmarket, Leek throughout 2008.

Booking is essential to ensure one-to-one advice.