Grants to Voluntary Organisations - Southend Borough Council

Grants to Voluntary Organisations - Southend Borough Council
In-Year grants, up to a maximum of £2,000, are available for pump-priming new groups, emergency matters arising for existing groups and additionally for special events that contribute to community well-being and promote community cohesion and social inclusion within the Borough.
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The total budget for the programme is £10,000 and this will be available throughout the year. However as there are only limited funds available for distribution applicants are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible. If all funds are not exhausted in the first instance then subsequent rounds shall be held.

Funding timetable

Round Closing date for applications
Initial Round 16th July 2010
2nd Round 24th September 2010
3rd Round 26th November 2010
4th Round 11th February 2011

Assessment and Priorities
To be considered for Grant Aid, organisations must meet the following minimum
criteria:

• It should be located within Southend or able to demonstrate benefits within Southend,
• It should be voluntary or non-profit making,

Copies of the following documentation, where available, should accompany the
application:
- Annual accounts
- Public Liability Insurance
- Constitution or Written rules
- Quotations, estimates or extracts from catalogues
- Equal Opportunities Policy

Application Form Guidance
Please find enclosed an Application Guidance Form; each section provides information and advice that relates directly to Parts 1, 2 and 3 of the application form. If in doubt about whether your organisation is eligible to apply please contact the Partnership Team.

Successful applicants shall also be required to complete a monitoring and evaluation form upon completion of their event or activity.

If you have any queries on completing your application or the information enclosed within the application pack then please do not hesitate to contact the Partnership Team.

I trust this clarifies the position and look forward to hearing from you.

Kelly Defriend
Partnership Advisor

Find out more about the SBC Grants round 2010-11 and download applications (info from SBC website).