Tees Valley Community Foundation
Tees Valley Community Foundation Launch New Grant
Tees Valley Community Foundation is delighted to announce the launch of its new small grant fund which will provide much needed support to grassroots community organisations from across the area.
Groups can apply for up to £1000 in our new quick and easy application process which will operate as a rolling programme with decisions being made on a weekly basis, dramatically reducing waiting time for applicants.
The new fund is very simple to apply for and can be used for a wide range of purposes including core running costs.
All application forms and full guidance notes are now available on the TVCF website and can also be made available as hard copy by calling 01642 260860.
Teesside Offshore Community Benefit Fund
Area of Benefit Hartlepool, Stockton on Tees, Redcar & Cleveland
The Teesside Offshore Community Benefit Fund is a new community support fund providing much needed financial help for community groups on the coastal arc of the Tees Valley. Groups from the Headland in Hartlepool to beyond Saltburn are eligible to apply for small grant support of up to £1,000 from April 1st 2013.
Big Lottery
People’s Millions is back
The People’s Millions is an annual TV competition run by Big Lottery Fund and ITV which awards Lottery funding to community projects that will improve the lives of local people. There are four awards of up to £50,000 on offer in each ITV regional news area.
Anything from youth and environmental projects to schemes that improve employment prospects or help people in need are in with a chance of bagging the Big Lottery Fund cash, provided that entrants can convince the viewers of ITV regional news that their idea is worthy of the prize.
The competition is open for entries from voluntary and community groups; local authorities; schools and statutory health bodies until 12 noon on Monday 13 May. More information and entry packs are available on The People’s Millions website.
Fulfilling Lives: Ageing Better
We are launching an investment of £70 million in England that will improve the lives of and reduce social isolation among older people.
At this stage we are inviting 100 local authorities to submit an expression of interest to be considered for funding. We will select a shortlist of 30 areas to take forward, who will then be required to send us a full ‘vision and strategy’ for their area. Each local authority will be asked to form a partnership led by a voluntary and community sector organisation.
Find out more about the programme and see a list of eligible areas on the Ageing Better website.
Second trips for heroes
Heroes Return 2 provides Lottery funding to help World War II veterans who saw active service to take part in commemorative visits (within the UK and overseas).
The programme is still open for applications and now World War II veterans who have already made a trip can apply again for funding to make a second commemorative visit.
FINE Online Issue 17
The latest issue of FINE Online is available from RCVDA’s website.
For support with your funding bids contact Karen McGarrity at karenmc@rcvda.org.uk
