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

The equipment must be purchased by 31 March 2019.click the link below for more details and an application form.