Grant Funding Opportunities to Support Coalfield Regeneration
8th July 2008
The Coalfields Regeneration Trust’s fourth funding programme commenced on the 1st April 2008 and will end on the 31st March 2011.
The Trust operates two grant programmes and is interested to hear from organisations who can deliver projects that fit with at least one of the following four themes:
Access to Employment
Preparing individuals for work and work experience by connecting them to employment opportunities by using existing agencies and programmes. Pilot schemes and network developments would also be considered if they were clearly additional.
Education and Skills
Encourage a return to work, first steps to learning, raising aspirations, improving skills and qualifications levels and providing accredited training over and above statutory duty.
Health and Wellbeing
Community based schemes that encourage a healthier lifestyle by preventing ill-health and promoting self help and support groups.
Access to Opportunities
Access to services and opportunities by addressing recognised barriers, childcare provision, benefits advice, money management and debt reduction schemes, credit union development, geographical isolation and community transport schemes.
Bridging the Gap
A Bridging the Gap grant can contribute towards eligible capital and revenue costs of a project for up to 12 months. It can contribute up to 100% of the total project costs, or a maximum of £10,000 to a larger project costing no more than £100,000 as long as the match funding package is complete.
Voluntary organisations and community groups can apply.
Main Grants Programme
The Main Grant Programme is targeted at projects benefiting coalfield communities that are within the most deprived 30% in the country based upon the Government’s Indices of Deprivation 2007. A grant can contribute towards revenue and/or capital costs to an overall maximum of £300,000. Voluntary organisations, community groups and statutory organisations can apply.
To register your interest and check your eligibility please contact Neil Topliss, the Yorkshire Programme Support Officer on 01709 - 765573 or e-mail neil.topliss@coalfields-regen.org.uk
We look forward to hearing from you!
