Grants

Grants

Community Chest

Application Forms and Criteria:

The maximum amount that can be applied for is £1000

The project/group will benefit the people of Middlesbrough
The project/group encourages community activity and stimulates participation and involvement
The group/project compliments the services and priorities of Middlesbrough Council
For grants of over £500 the applicant must clearly demonstrate strategic significance and links to the priorities detailed within the Middlesbrough Community Strategy.

Please note RE additional criterial for community chest

In addition to policies/information requested on application form, please also provide the following: 
  • Vulnerable Adults Policy
  • Recruitment Policy
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Risk Assessments

Individual Education Bursaries

Application Forms and Criteria:

Middlesbrough Council administer a number of educational trust funds. Applicants must be under the age of 25 (unless otherwise stated) and have endorsement from an educational establishment or tutor. The maximum award is £250.

For further information on any of the above grants please contact Sharon Barker on 01642 728081 or Wendy Kelly on 01642 728079.

The next closing dates for receiving application forms and supporting information is

30th September 2009
30th November 2009
31st January 2010

Short Breaks Funding

Funding is available for groups clubs and services that provide activities for children with disabilities.

Small grants of up to £3,000 are available for you if you can provide additional activities, groups, or outings for children with disabilities.

In order to develop the Vision of Short Break Service Middlesbrough Council is looking for established groups who can demonstrate that they can provide good quality, safe services, run by experienced people. The focus is on providing an enjoyable activity for children and young people, while also providing a break from caring for parents.

We are particularly interested in the provision of weekend, evening and holiday activities, and in groups that can support children with complex health needs and children with autism.

Funding is for 2009 – 10
Successful groups will be able to apply for additional and increased funding for 2010 – 11

Working Neighbourhoods Fund Small Grants to Voluntary and Commmunity Organisations.

Grants are availabe of up to £10,000 to support projects with the following objectives:

  • Increasing opportunities for volunteering
  • Piloting initiatives to support people from groups considered hard to reach, to improve their progression to work.
  • Supporting the development of community enterprise through training, research and set up costs.

You can download an application pack below:...