JANUARY DEADLINE FOR NEXT FUND APPLICANTS

Small not for profit community groups operating within ten miles of The Grange Wind Farm are encouraged to apply now for a grant of up to £5,000.

The annual £28,000 Community Benefit Fund will grant funding to individual projects that meet local criteria: community cohesion, young people, old people and community facilities.  To date, the panel has awarded funding to enable community venues to improve their buildings (new heating, roofing, windows and doors).  Others have received funds to deliver local services: a grant for a community allotment, new equipment for sports activities for older people, equipment and resources for a local pre-school, a new outdoor wildlife and environmental area, storage facilities etc.

It is unlikely that grants will be awarded for annual running costs, unless your group needs some funding for a new activity or idea. Priority will be given to successful projects within five miles of the site.

Staff at the Lincolnshire Community Foundation (who are administering the Fund) can give advice relating to form filling etc or simply have a chat with you about your idea.  To obtain an Application Form or discuss the project in more detail, please contact Sue Fortune on 01529 305825 or download details from the Grants Page at lincolnshirecf.co.uk. 

The next closing date for receipt of applications is on 1 January and then 1 June 2015.