Grassroots Grants

Not-for-profit voluntary or community organisations, which have been active in their community for not less than 12 months, have a governing document and evidenced income of less than £30,000* per annum (averaged over the last three years) can apply for a grant from Grassroots Grants of between £250 and £5,000 for projects that address local needs.  Please note that due to high demand for funding, priority is being given to groups that show they are tackling real social need within their community.

Examples of what can be funded are given below:

• Purchase of capital items such as computer equipment, oven or furniture
• Costs of putting on a local event or workshop
  Staff costs to enable the employment of individuals
• Contribution to rent costs (related to activities/service delivery)
• Cost of attending a conference or event
• Training for volunteers
• Additional activities to expand an existing funded project

Full details on grants from Grassroots Grants can be found in the Grassroots Grants Guidelines on the Grant Guidelines page. Please note that in order to ensure all the 10/11 funding is allocated and spent within the financial year, we are offering grants to cover costs that are anticipated to be spent by 31 December 2010. 

*The limit was increased on 10 Feb 2009 from £20,000 pa to £30,000.