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APPLY FOR A GRANT

Devon Community Foundation has a range of different funds designed for small community and voluntary groups working to help local people across Devon. 

We are constantly adding to and changing these funds as different donors and grant programmes come on board.  We aim to make our application process as simple as possible and to get money to where it matters as quickly as possible.

The current funds available for grant applications are:

Sport Relief - Community Cash

The Plymouth Herald and Sport Relief are launching Community Cash - small grants for community groups in Plymouth!

DUE TO HIGH DEMAND THE COMMUNITY CASH DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL MARCH 12TH 2010 TO GIVE MORE COMMUNITY GROUPS A CHANCE TO APPLY.

For more information please see The Plymouth Herald or click here for a link to their website.

Support and advice will be on hand for applicants from Devon Community Foundation and two workshops and surgeries will be held in Plymouth on Wednesday 3rd February from 1:00pm - 3:00pm and 3:00pm - 5:00pm. To book a place please email grants@devoncf.com.

To download an application form please click here.

To download guidance please click here.

If you need help or advice please contact Len Richards on 01752 896816 or email him at lenrichards@devon2.plus.com.

Grassroots Grants

Grants of £250 - £5,000 are available to voluntary and community groups in Devon  (including Torbay and Plymouth) which meet the following criteria:

See below to download an application form:

Word version of application form click here

pdf version of application form click here

pdf version of guidance notes click here

pdf version of information sheet click here

Or click on the links below to apply online:

Fast track (£250) and Express Grants (£251 - £900) please click here

Standard Grants (£901 - £5000) please click here

Deadlines:

Fast Track Grants are processed within two working days upon receipt of completed applications.

Express Grants are processed within two weeks upon receipt of completed applications.

The deadlines for Standard Grants are approximately every 8 weeks. The remaining deadlines are:

Monday 30th November 2009

Monday 18th January 2010

Monday 15th March 2010

Monday 10th May 2010

Monday 5th July 2010

Monday 13th September 2010

Monday 8th November 2010

Small Grants/Rural Fund

Grants of up to £500 for community projects and groups which are not eligible for other grant making programmes. This now incorporates the Wales & West Utilities General Fund, Rural Fund, North Devon Relief Fund and the Clare Milne Trust Fund which provides small grants for groups working with people with disablilites. 

For a universal application form for the Small Grant/Rural Fund Grant please click below:

Word version of application form click here

Word version of guidance notes click here

Word version of information sheet click here

pdf version of application form click here

pdf version of guidance notes click here

pdf version of information sheet click here

Deadlines:

The deadlines for Small Grants are every quater:

31st March

30th June

30th September

31st December

Devonian Fund

The Devonian Fund aims to help individuals and groups specifically targeting mobility problems. Individuals cannot apply themselves, and must be referred by a Health Care Professional, or a community group. The average grant will be £500 however larger sums of £1,000 or more may be considered depending on the need described in the application.

For an application form for an individual please click below:

Word version of application form click here

pdf version of guidance notes click here

pdf version of information sheet click here

For an application pack for a group please click below:

Word version of application form click here

pdf version of guidance notes click here

pdf version of information sheet click here

Deadlines:

The deadlines for Devonian Fund will be the same as Small Grants (every quater) and are as follows:

31st March

30th June

30th September

31st December

Friends Provident Exeter Positive Steps Fund

Grants of up to £5,000 for community projects helping vulnerable unemployed people in Exeter to build the skills and self-confidence they need to help them back on the road to work.

For an application form for Exeter Positive Steps Fund please click below:

Word version of application form click here

Covering letter click here

pdf version of guidance on target setting click here

Deadlines:

The deadlines for 2010 are:

To be confirmed

Comic Relief Fund

Please note that Comic Relief has now been fully allocated for the year. Applications will be accepted again in March 2010.

Small Fund available for grants between £1,000 and £10,000. Grants are to support a range of activities, in particular sport based, and should make a lasting change to the local community. For more information and guidance notes please click below.

For an application form for Comic Relief Fund please click below.   

Word version of application form click here

pdf version of guidance notes click here

pdf information sheet click here

Deadlines:

The deadlines for 2010 are:

31st March 2010

 

For more  information on all of the above click here.

CONTACT US:

If you have any queries or would like an application form contact: Heidi on 01884 235887 or email heidi@devoncf.com

 

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