This page contains the following information about Community Partnership Grant Aid:
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This fund is for awards over £1,000 and is distributed annually.
Applications are invited from voluntary and community groups that meet the Council's corporate strategic priorities, published annually, within six thematic areas:
Applications for Community Partnerships Funding for 2007/8 have now closed.
Hastings Borough Council, at its Cabinet meeting on 10 September 2007, agreed to move to a Commissioning process with effect from 2009/10. To allow time for these new arrangements to be introduced and for the voluntary sector to fully explore the implications of these changes, transitional arrangements have been put in place for 2008/09. It was agreed that only organisations currently funded through the Community Partnership Grant fund would be eligible for funding, to deliver specific activity, in 2008/09. The precise level of that funding will be determined when HBC budgets are set for 2008/09.
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The Community Transport Scheme provides funding for coach transport for leisure days out and recreation activity to local organisations and groups.
The aim of the scheme is to improve the quality of life for residents in the community by eliminating the financial burden of coach transport, thus making leisure and recreational facilities more accessible. Applications to the scheme are open to all community groups but priority will be given to youth and young family activity groups based in Hastings and St Leonards.
Applications will be considered this year on 7 April and 29 August and should be sent to Hastings Voluntary Action, the administering body.
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Small Grants for Community and Voluntary Groups are up for grabs!
This years Hastings Borough Council Small Grants pot will be administered by Hastings Voluntary Action and there are two pots of funding available.
Firstly, Small Grants of up to £500 are available to support Community Activities, which strengthen the ability of smaller Voluntary and Community Groups to carry out activities that enhance the quality of life of Hastings and St Leonards residents and increase their involvement in the community. Priority will be given to projects aimed at generating or sustaining activities run on a voluntary basis for the benefit of groups often excluded from mainstream activity.
Secondly, Small Grants of up to £1,000 are available to support Community Activities, which have a theme of Health improvement. Projects might include increasing physical activities, reducing alcohol consumption, encouraging consumption of fruit and vegetables, stopping smoking and improving mental well-being. Priority will be given to projects that support older people and children and young people. This section of the grant is supported by Hastings and Rother Primary Care Trust.
Please note your organisation can only apply for one grant, either £500 for Community Activities or £1,000 for Health Improvement Activities.
The closing date for the first round of Small Grants and Health Improvement Grants is midday Wednesday 25 June 2008.
The closing date for the second round of Small Grants and Health Improvement Grants will be midday Wednesday 8 October 2008.
When you have read the Guidance Notes you can download the Application Forms from this website or from www.hastingsvoluntaryaction.org. Alternatively you can telephone Hastings Voluntary Action on 01424 444010 or e-Mail: admin@hvauk.org and a request a Form and Guidance Notes.
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Please contact us for further advice or information on any matter relating to Community Partnership Grant Aid.
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This page last updated: 16/06/2008