Funding Surgeries
VCS NK are visiting parts of North Kesteven to discuss the funding needs of your group. If you would like to see us in your area or you would like a surgery to take place locally to you, please contact us on 01529 308450 or click here.
Current available Grant Funds
Community Development Grant & The PIP Fund
The PIP Fund
PIP Fund - To support the start up of small community projects that have the potential for broader use, the PIP Fund can give discretionary grants of up to £500, with a minimum of 10% of total project cost provided by the group. This match funding can be financial or "in kind" volunteer time.
Community Development Grant
Projects applying to this fund should fit into at least one of the following categories:
Regular Volunteering
People involved in decision making
Harmony and Integration in the community
Increase access to services and information
Quality networking opportunities
Promote healthy lifestyle
Opportunities for training or personal development
Grants are available for £500 to £2500 to fund upto 90% of the total project costs.
You can download the Guidance Notes and the Expression of Interest Forms for both grants. There are two versions one to print and hand write, or one to complete on the computer and email. When an Expression of Interest Form is received by the grant officer you will be contacted within 5 working days.
Download Guidance notes for the CDG grant here
Download Expression of Interest(to print) for the CDG Grant here
Download Guidance notes for the PIP Fund here
Download Expression of Interest (to print) for the PIP Fund here
Download Expression of Interest ( email version) for the CDG here
Download Expression of Interest ( email version) for the PIP here
Looking for Funding?
For advice, support and application assistance on funding for your community group, please contact Janet Clark on (01529) 308450
GRANTfinder
VCS NK are able to carry out funding searches for new and existing voluntary and community groups for you to deliver or expand your services. Should you wish us to carry out a search on your behalf, please download the grantfinder form, complete, and return to us at FREEPOST RRXJ-JUJL-EAUK, VCS NK, 26 Carre Street, SLEAFORD, Lincs, NG34 7TR. We can then carry out a search on your behalf and forward it to you by your preferred method (email/post).
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Other useful funding resources:
Big Lottery Fund - www.biglotteryfund.org.uk
Every year the Big Lottery Fund gives out millions of pounds from the National Lottery to good causes. The money goes to community groups and to projects that improve health, education and the environment.
GRANTnet - http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/section.asp?docid=26893&ovt=1
GRANTnet, a straightforward free-to-use service that can help small organisations to identify suitable funding. The system is updated regularly to ensure access to the very latest funding information.
Grassroots - www.lincolnshirecf.co.uk
Grassroots Grants Programme Lincolnshire will be managed by Lincolnshire Community Foundation from 2008 until 2011. It is a scheme sponsored by Government to provide financial support (grants) to small not for profit voluntary community groups.
PIP Fund - To support the start up of small community projects that have the potential for broader use, the PIP Fund can give discretionary grants of up to £500, with a minimum of 10% of total project cost provided by the group. This match funding can be financial or "in kind" volunteer time. Please contact Janet Clark on 01529 308456.
For further advice and assistance on any funding issues, or for more information on any of the above, you can call Janet Clark on 01529 308456. Alternatively you can email us by clicking here.