Grassroots Grants
Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation
Grassroots Grants for Small Community Groups
What is Grassroots Grants?
The scheme offers financial support to small voluntary and community groups and organisations throughout the area, enabling them to continue or expand their work.
Who can apply for funding?
Any small, volunteer led community group that is connected to the needs of the local community can apply for a grant, subject to some terms and conditions, including an average turnover of under £20,000 per annum and a need to have been established for at least 12 months (see our web site for more details).
How much can you apply for?
Grants range from £250 to £5,000. £5,000 is the maximum that any one group may receive during the lifetime of the scheme (i.e. until March 31st 2011).
What kind of projects can you apply for funding for?
Grassroots Grants is looking to support community groups which can use funds to:
• Purchase equipment, such as computers, furniture etc.
• Put on a local event or workshop
• Pay for staff costs to enable the employment of individuals
• Contribute to rental costs
• Cover the cost of training or attendance at a conference or event
• Pay for additional activities that help expand an existing project
• Support community activity
• Projects that meet an identified need in the local community
• Help a group to achieve a quality or other standard relevant to their activities
For more information, contact the Foundation at:
Web site - www.blcf.org.uk/grants
E-mail - administrator@blcf.org.uk
Telephone - 01767-626459
The Smithy
The Village
Old Warden
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