Birmingham Community Foundation: Helping you to help Birmingham and the Black Country

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Sport Relief Community Cash - 19.01.12 - 09.03.12

Community Cash grants will be used to support work where there is clear evidence of a sustained benefical impact on the lives of those people who are excluded or disadvantaged through low income, rural or social isolation, age, disabilities, race, sexuality or gender. Priorty will be given to small, locally based groups or organisations in areas of disadvantage that have a clear understanding of the needs of their community and who are undertaking actions as a means of addressing thse needs.

We believe that local people know what is needed in their community and are best placed to make any changes. Having lots of activites happening in an area brings vibrancy to a local community which can make it a better place to live. We are also aware that many people are undertaking great work in their area but often struggle to get the support they need. We therefore want to support community groups undertaking work that helps people of all ages feel more included in their community, build their skills and increases their sense of achievement.

We are accepting applications for funding for projects which attempt to relieve disadvantage as part of the Comic Relief supported by Sport Releif Community Cash Programme. Priority will be given to projects in the following thematic areas, although any eligible project which aims to relieve disadvantage will be considered:

Building Skills and improving access to employment
Healthy Lifestyles
Promoting Community Cohesion
Supporting Vulnerable Young People

Who can apply?

The programme is open to groups which have never applied for funding before, but also groups which have previously received a grant.

We are particularly keen to ensure we reach groups of people who often miss out. As such we accept applications from the voluntary and community sector including:

constituted voluntary and community groups
charities
social enterprise
co-operatives
faith organisations
community interest companies

Please download and read Sport Relief Community Cash Grant Guidelines for full criteria and exclusions prior to applying to this programme.

How much can you apply for?

Grants range from £500 minimum to £1,000 maximum

What to do next:

If after reading the Sport Relief Community Cash Grant Guidelines you feel that your project fits the criteria then you can either download the Sport Relief Community Cash Application Form Part A and Part B (in word or pdf) or you can complete the Sport Relief Community Cash Online Application Form Part A and Part B - please see details below:

Online Application:

Please follow the automated emails you receive when clicking on the online application link below:

Sport Relief Community Cash Online Application Form (Part A and Part B)

Downloadable documents in both word and pdf:

Sport Relief Community Cash Grant Guidelines

Sport Relief Community Cash Application Form - Part A (word) / Part A (pdf)
AND
Sport Relief Community Cash Application Form - Part B (word) / Part B (pdf)

Closing Date for *fully completed applications:

4pm at the latest on Friday 9th March 2012. (However it is advisable to forward your application form and supporting documentation to us as soon as possible prior to this date).

*Fully completed applications = Grant Application Form – Part A (electronic or hard copy), Grant Application Form – Part B (original signed copy) and all supporting documentation (electronic or hard copy) all of which will need to be received by the deadline date when issued for Round 3, thank you.

Funded by Sport Relief, an initiative of Comic Relief, registered charity no: 326568 (England and Wales), SCO39730 (Scotland)

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