Monday 9 November 2020
We've temporarily reopened our ‘COVID-19 Fund’
to help provide valuable resources to organisations working in
communities that have been affected by this second national lockdown.
The
money will help voluntary and community groups to tackle the social and
economic impacts of this lockdown and help those who are most
vulnerable in their communities.
What's it for?
The
funding is to support community-led schemes that carry out the small
but important things that can safely address some of the issues that are
arising because of the second national lockdown, including support for
those who are clinically extremely vulnerable. These can include:
- safe deliveries of essential goods and services to those who are vulnerable, such as foods and medicines
- support for accessing online information and services
- helping people to stay connected and informed and measures to support mental health and wellbeing
- transport-related initiatives that support safe community responses to the outbreak
Who can apply?
Applications
are invited from established and not-for-profit voluntary and community
groups and organisations, town and parish councils, charities or
businesses, or a combination of such groups working together. Please see
the detailed guidance for applications from businesses or non-registered groups.
You'll
need to include details of how much funding will be required and how
the need for that amount has been assessed. Grants will typically
be between £300 and £700, although in exceptional circumstances offers
of up to £1,000 may be made.
For more details, including how to apply, please visit our website.
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