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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:
The Plymouth Herald and Sport Relief are launching Community Cash - small grants for community groups in Plymouth!
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.
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
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
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
The deadlines for Small Grants are every quater:
31st March
30th June
30th September
31st December
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
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
pdf version of guidance on target setting click here
The deadlines for 2010 are:
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
The deadlines for 2010 are:
31st March 2010
CONTACT US:
If you have any queries or would like an application form contact: Heidi on 01884 235887 or email heidi@devoncf.com