GRASSROOTS GRANTS 

Telford and Wrekin CVS is the Local Funder for the Grassroots Grants initiative.

Grassroots Grants have been established to support small voluntary community groups, build capacity and develop their services. Groups have to have been established for a minimum 12 months before applying.

1.Please read the “Guidance to Eligibility of Grassroots Grants recipients”carefully, to determine your eligibility. If you are unsure about your eligibility please contact Telford and Wrekin CVS for further advice.

2. Decide which application form to complete on the basis of how much money you want to apply for, ie £250 up to £900, or over £900 up to £5,000

3. Please think about how you describe your project, and what you might do to show your success.

Telford and Wrekin CVS can offer support and advice on this process.

Please contact the Development team on 01952 291350 or email

suehowe@tandwcvs.org.uk

Good Luck

Click HEREto download the form for grants between £250 and £900

Click HEREto download the form for grants over £900 and up to £5,000

NOTE

The schedule below shows how much funding is available throughout the year.

The panel meets every second friday of the month (excluding August).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. As part of the Cabinet Office, the Office of the Third Sector leads work across government to support the environment for a thriving third sector (voluntary and community groups, social enterprises, charities, cooperatives and mutuals), enabling the sector to campaign for change, deliver public services, promote social enterprise and strengthen communities. For more information please go to: www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/

2. Community Development Foundation is the leading source of intelligence, guidance and delivery on community development in England and across the UK. Our mission is to lead community development analysis and strategy to empower people to influence decisions that affect their lives. For more information, go to www.cdf.org.uk