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SCHEME TITLE BUDGET per annum GRANT AWARDS CONTACT DETAILS/ APPLICATION MATERIALS OTHER INFORMATION Paths Initiative 7,000 Both Capital and revenue considered Av. grant 200-1,000 North Staffordshire Projects: Dawn Plant Tel: (01785) 277246 Email: dawn.plant@staffordshire.gov.uk South Staffordshire Projects: Paul Rochfort Tel: (01785) 277241 Email: 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. Arts Fund Variable Revenue support only Up to 800 (maximum) Tracie Meredith Art & Project Liaison Officer Tel: 01785 278571 / 07725 480904 Email: tracie.meredith@staffordshrie.gov.uk Website: www.staffordshire.gov.uk/communityartsf und Applications should focus on running an arts activity or event which benefits the community, widens participation and promotes accessibility. Please note application for funding for 2012/13 is now closed. The next round of funding will open in March 2013 for activities taking place between April 2013 and 31 March 2014. 20% match funding required (of total project cost) Applicants must be arts or community groups delivering arts related activities. Version 2.8 Feb 2013 NJE 2
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. Village Halls & Centres Grant Scheme 90,000 Capital only 50% of total project cost up to 30k maximum Cathy Russell Tel: (01785) 242525 Email: cathy@staffs.org.uk 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? 1. Items that can easily be moved (furniture, fittings, carpet tiles) 2. Professional fees 3. Anything that should be part of routine repairs and maintenance e.g. decorating and car park re-surfacing, except in special circumstances. 4. Any part of a project that has already been started. Wellbeing Fund 250,000 p.a. 2011/12 to 2013/14 Chest grants Up to 1000 Small grants 1000 up to Shelley Brough Health Development Officer Tel: (01785) 278279 Email: 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 Version 2.8 Feb 2013 NJE 3
10,000 shelley.brough@staffordshire.gov.uk Website: www.staffordshire.gov.uk/health/publiche 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 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. 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 Version 2.8 Feb 2013 NJE 4
Communities mean Business 2009-2013 1.17m (over 4 years) Grants from 3,000 are available. Ian Jackson - Programme Manager Tel: (01785) 854306 wellbeing. Improve and increase community transport. Increase access to information. The Programme is split into two main areas: 1. Creating Sustainable Communities Applicants will be expected to fund 25% of the total project cost. Mob: 07815 827147 Email: ian.jackson@staffordshire.gov.uk Website: www.staffsleader.org.uk The funding will only be available to projects based in the following Staffordshire wards: Staffordshire Moorlands: Biddulph Moor; Brown Edge & Endon; Bagnall & Stanley; Cheddleton; Werrington; Cellarhead; Caverswall; Cheadle West; Cheadle North East; Cheadle South East; Forsbrook; and Checkley Activities under this theme will encourage local groups to initiate and develop community led services to meet gaps in provision, improve skills within the community, make improvements to local facilities to enhance their viability and promote existing services and facilities to ensure their sustainability. Examples of projects delivered under this theme could include: run shops; led energy efficiency projects; Improvements to Village Hall facilities; Rural transport services; Remote access to ICT training; Support to community groups to develop their capacity; Training young people in traditional rural skills. Stafford Borough: Eccleshall; Milwich; Gnosall & Woodseaves; Chartley; Milford; and Seighford 2. Enhancing Local Heritage and Environment Activities under this theme will enable local groups to conserve, interpret and promote the natural and cultural heritage of their area providing a strong sense of place and community and encouraging visitors into the area. Examples of projects delivered Version 2.8 Feb 2013 NJE 5
under this theme could include: Improving and managing access to the natural environment through the provision of new footpaths, trails and cycle paths; Interpretation and promotion of the local environment and heritage features; Environmental upgrading to local parks and village approaches; Renovation of important historical buildings; Environmental awareness actions; Heritage studies. 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: 07429 782625 Email: jane@staffscvys.org.uk Applications for this grant can only be made by voluntary groups working directly with young people in a personal and social development capacity. Applications can be made for running costs including insurance, rent of premises or purchase of resources for activities. Newcastle & Staffordshire Moorlands Claire John Tel: 07429 734172 Email: claire@staffscvys.org.uk Groups would also need to be working towards membership of SCVYS. Stafford & South Staffordshire Lisa Corbett Tel: 07582 937075 or 07429 714242 Email: lisa@staffscvys.org.uk Version 2.8 Feb 2013 NJE 6
Tamworth & East Staffordshire Nicola Leadbetter Tel: 07429 745901 Email: nicola@staffscvys.org.uk Staffordshire Learning Trust Responsiveness Fund Revenue As required by project For further inforamtion contact: Julia Staniforth Tel: 01785 278771 Mob: 07800 626536 Email: julia.staniforth@staffordshire.gov.uk Website (Application materials): http://www.communitylearningtrust.org.uk Please note: Any funded activities need to be completed by 31 July 2013. 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. Version 2.8 Feb 2013 NJE 7
Adults from ethnic minority groups. Adults experiencing mental and/or physical health issues. Older people. Carers. Homeless adults and adults living in hostel accommodation Lone parents Armed Forces Covenant Grants N/A 100-250,000 Denise Smallman Tel: 01785 276452 Mobile. 07530 722700 Email: denise.smallman@staffordshire.gov.uk 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. 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 For application material and details of Example projects (but not restricted to) could Version 2.8 Feb 2013 NJE 8
how to apply, go to: Armed Forces Covenant grant scheme 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 2.8 Feb 2013 NJE 9