New Central Beds Volunteer Funding Pot - Applications Open
Posted: Tue, 09 Jan 2018 10:40
A total funding pot of £5,000 has been secured to be spent on local voluntary and community sector community projects that meet the criteria listed below. Grant awards will be made from a minimum of £100 to a maximum of £1,000.Applications for financial assistance can be made by any group or organisation providing that the project they wish to spend the money on is located within Central Bedfordshire and / or will support primarily the residents of Central Bedfordshire.Funding should be used to inspire volunteering through the purchase of equipment that encourages / kick-starts new activities involving volunteers.The types of work that we could fund include (list not exclusive):
- Projects that combat loneliness
- Activities that reduce anti-social behaviour and engage young people in positive activities
- Work to develop parenting skills
- Help with school readiness
- Initiatives to raise self-esteem
- Initiatives that help inspire healthy living / active lifestyles / health and wellbeing
More information: https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/officeforms/2018_CV_Grant_AppForm.ofml