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Download application forms and guidelines for our grant funds here

SMCVS are pleased to be able to offer you the 

"2010 Funding Guide"

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

Also available is our new

" Funding Information for Environmental Projects" 

This provides information on a range of funders who will fund environmental and eco-friendly projects

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

If your community or voluntary group operates in the Staffordshire Moorlands you may be eligible to apply for one of our community grants:

The New Generation Fund

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.

   

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 2008 / 09 please click here: (pdf)

Applications are currently being accepted for this fund.

Deadlines for 2010            Meeting dates

April 23                               May 17

June 4                                June 28

July 30                                August 23

October 1                           October 25

November 12                      December 6  

 

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.

For more information on any of these funding pots or if your community or voluntary group need help in finding funding from further afield - however big or small, why not talk to our Grants Officer?

All SMCVS Members are entitled to free, confidential advice and support.  Our Grants Officer can offer advice on where to look for funding, meeting application deadlines and can help with filling in application forms.  To make an appointment for a chat, please contact:

Rebecca Breakwell, Grants Officer - (t) 01538 381356 or email direct: grants@smcvs.co.uk

Community Development Team - (t) 01538 381356 or email direct: lesleysavage@smcvs.co.uk

If you represent a voluntary or community group in the Staffordshire Moorlands and would like to benefit from our services - please fill in the online form and return it to us, with a copy of your constitution and membership fee of just £10 per year

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