New fund! Targeted Support Fund - Real help now!!
06/05/09
Targeted Support Fund - Real help now!
In February 2009, the Office of the Third Sector (OTS) pledged to help the third sector to deliver extra help to those that need it most during the economic downturn. The Targeted Support Fund is aimed at local authority areas that are considered most at risk of increasing levels of deprivation as a result of the recession. Calderdale & Kirklees are such areas, and will receive have a grants programme for small, local, third sector service providers.
The Community Foundation for Calderdale is managing the programme on behalf of the Office of the Third Sector, and is very pleased to announce grants in the region of £25,000 for activities under the following themes; information, advice and guidance; employment and employability and health and well being.
Priority will be given to organisations who can demonstrate that demand for their services has increased, as a result of the economic downturn. Third sector organisations can apply that are offering services that specifically support needs, resulting from the recession. Organisations must be registered charities; a company limited by guarantee; or a social enterprise active in the local community for at least 18 months.
Groups must also have a proven track record in delivering the services they are requesting funding for; have an income of between £30,000 and £250,000 per annum taken on average over the last 3 years and have been operating in, and benefiting residents of, Calderdale. Groups can apply for between £10,000 and £40,000 most awards will be in the region of £25,000.
The deadline for completed applications will be 29 June 2009. Successful groups will receive their grant early in September 2009 and all expenditure needs to have taken place by 31 March 2010.
