COUNTY COUNCIL FUNDING STREAMS AVAILABLE TO VOLUNTARY & COMMUNITY SECTOR ORGANISATIONS IN STAFFORDSHIRE

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1 COUNTY COUNCIL FUNDING STREAMS AVAILABLE TO VOLUNTARY & COMMUNITY SECTOR ORGANISATIONS IN STAFFORDSHIRE Version 3.1 July 2013 NJE 1

2 SCHEME TITLE Armed Forces Covenant Grants BUDGET per annum GRANT AWARDS N/A ,000 CONTACT DETAILS/ APPLICATION MATERIALS Rashida Gilkes Tel: Mobile: For application material and details of how to apply, go to: Armed Forces Covenant grant scheme Deadline for the submission of applications to Staffordshire County Council Appraisal Board as follows: 20th August th December th April th August th December 2014 OTHER INFORMATION The aim of the Covenant Grant Scheme is to financially support projects, at the local level, which strengthen the ties or the mutual understanding between members of the Armed Forces and the wider community in which they live. An application for funding can be submitted by any part of the community, this might include volunteer groups, charities, public bodies such as schools etc Example projects (but not restricted to) could include: Bringing together Armed Forces dependants with others in the local community One-off activities, such as an activity camp involving the Armed Forces and local young people An exhibition at a local library/town hall etc, explaining what a local Armed Forces unit has recently been doing (eg in Afghanistan); An oral history project, where the local branch of a regimental association, locally based Armed Forces personnel recorded their experiences or discussed them with local schoolchildren; Enhancement of existing community facilities used by both local and Armed Forces communities to enable new activities that will lead to greater integration Version 3.1 July 2013 NJE 2

3 Arts Fund Arts Development Programme Variable Revenue support only Up to 800 (maximum) 20,000 Grants of 2500 available Tracie Meredith Arts Officer Tel: Website: und Tracie Meredith Arts Officer Tel: Applications of up to 800 are welcome to run an arts activity or event which benefits the community, widens participation and promotes accessibility. Deadline: 20 December each year. Applications should focus on running an arts activity or event which benefits the community, widens participation and promotes accessibility. Applicants must be arts or community groups delivering arts related activities. Arts activities may include; music, visual arts and crafts, combined arts, festivals/events, dance, photography, film and new media, performance arts, theatre /drama, literature, the cultural Olympiad and arts in healthcare settings, etc. Arts Development Programme This fund is open to applications to run an arts project which address social issues, develop new audiences, target marginalised groups and support community development. Please find more information in the funding brief on our website. Deadline: 30 April each year. Website: und Version 3.1 July 2013 NJE 3

4 Learning Groups Grants Revenue As required by project For further information contact: Julia Staniforth Tel: Mob: Funding is available for the establishment of Learning Groups. These informal groups will encourage adults to come together in a group setting to learn from each other. The funding will pay for up to 60 hours of venue hire costs and is available for the financial year April 2013 to 31 March Website (Application materials): adultcommunity/communityvoluntary/com munityandvoluntary.aspx Social groups will not be funded. Paths Initiative 7,000 Both Capital and revenue considered Av. grant 200-1,000 North Staffordshire Projects: Dawn Plant Tel: (01785) dawn.plant@staffordshire.gov.uk South Staffordshire Projects: Paul Rochfort Tel: (01785) paul.rochfort@staffordshire.gov.uk The aim of the Initiative is to increase people's awareness and enjoyment of their local path network by involving them in its care, improvement and promotion. Preference is given to bids that incorporate a voluntary contribution of either local funding, sponsorship or nationally available grants. Parish Councils are eligible to apply. Version 3.1 July 2013 NJE 4

5 Wellbeing Fund 250,000 p.a. 2011/12 to 2013/14 Chest grants Up to 1000 Small grants 1000 up to 10,000 Shelley Brough Health Development Officer Tel: (01785) Website: alth/toolkits/communitywellbeingfund.asp x Bidding Round 1 opens: 1 Mar Bidding Round 1 closes: 31 May Bidding Round 2 opens: 1 Sept Bidding Round 2 closes: 30 Nov Applications should be targeted at one or more of the following older people and vulnerable adult groups: People with Physical/sensory Disabilities/ Long Term Conditions People with a Learning Disability People with Mental Health / Emotional Wellbeing needs Vulnerable Older People / Lone Pensioners BME Groups Rural Communities Adult Carers People who are experiencing Socio-Economic Deprivation Applications should aim to address one or more of the following outcomes, with a focus on prevention: Enable people to stay in their own home and live more independently. Improve and increase home safety & maintenance Increase provision and access to equipment and adaptations. Reduce the number of people from being admitted into hospital. Reduce falls and trips. Reduce poverty / fuel poverty and maximise financial inclusion. Increase social networks to reduce isolation. Increase intergenerational support. Increase learning, training, employment and volunteering opportunities. Version 3.1 July 2013 NJE 5

6 Increase user-led involvement and participation. Reduce crime and fear of crime. Reduced incidents of discrimination, harassment and abuse. Increase awareness of mental health and address stigma. Improve and promote positive mental health and wellbeing. Improve and increase community transport. Increase access to information. Applications for this grant can only be made by voluntary groups working directly with young people in a personal and social development capacity. Staffordshire Council of Voluntary Youth Services Start Up Grant N/A Applications up to 300. To receive an application form please contact the SCVYS Development Worker for your area: Cannock Chase, Rugeley & Lichfield Jane Reynolds Tel: jane@staffscvys.org.uk Applications can be made for running costs including insurance, rent of premises or purchase of resources for activities. Newcastle & Staffordshire Moorlands Claire John Tel: claire@staffscvys.org.uk Groups would also need to be working towards membership of SCVYS. Stafford & South Staffordshire Lisa Corbett Tel: or lisa@staffscvys.org.uk Tamworth & East Staffordshire Nicola Leadbetter Tel: nicola@staffscvys.org.uk Version 3.1 July 2013 NJE 6

7 Staffordshire Learning Trust Responsiveness Fund Revenue As required by project For further information contact: Julia Staniforth Tel: Mob: Website (Application materials): Please note: Any funded activities need to be completed by 31 July Projects should: be delivered to adult learners aged 19 years and over have clear learning aims that will result in adults being better prepared to move on to further learning, work or volunteering be delivered by tutors with appropriate teaching qualifications be based on local needs which may include the development of the local community, supporting volunteers to achieve further skills and qualifications etc They can also: have an aim of improving the local community be centred on improving volunteers skills and qualifications be accredited to level 1 Programmes should be targeted at Adults from one or more of the following groups: Unemployed Economically inactive local residents in any Staffordshire People with no or low qualifications. Adults with learning difficulties/disabilities. Adults from ethnic minority groups. Adults experiencing mental and/or physical health issues. Older people. Carers. Version 3.1 July 2013 NJE 7

8 Homeless adults and adults living in hostel accommodation Lone parents Staffordshire Local Fund 10,000 per Councillor Variable up to 10,000 Website and Application Form: il/slcf For further assistance contact: Heather Collingwood The funding can be used for: Teaching staff Learning support in the classroom Childcare and Carer support Learner travel costs (not including staff travel) Consumable and materials Equipment necessary to deliver the learning activity Venue costs Activity management up to a maximum of 5% of the Local Authority contribution towards the total costs of the activity. Before completing an application, please contact your local county councillor to discuss your proposed project. If you don't know who your local county councillor is then visit our LocalView webpage and enter in your postcode. You will then be asked to select your address. The division you live in will show on the results tab. Click on the division and this will show your local county councillor's web page. Tel: (01785) Applications can be submitted to the Member from the 1 June and up to 30th November each year it is advisable for the applicant to contact the Member in the first instance to see if they have any funding left to allocate. Version 3.1 July 2013 NJE 8

9 Village Halls & Centres Grant Scheme 90,000 Capital only 50% of total project cost up to 30k maximum Cathy Russell Tel: (01785) Administered by the Council of Staffordshire. Deadline for applications is the end of December each year for a decision to be made by the following March panel meeting. What can the grant be used for? For any capital expenditure on the building or its surroundings. What can t it be used for? o Items that can easily be moved (furniture, fittings, carpet tiles) o Professional fees o Anything that should be part of routine repairs and maintenance e.g. decorating and car park resurfacing, except in special circumstances. o Any part of a project that has already been started. Version 3.1 July 2013 NJE 9