Cost of Living Community Fund
Closing date for applications is 30th August 2024
Details: This fund, made available through Bury Council and the Government’s Household Support Fund, supports activities contributing to the Bury Cost of Living and LET’S Do It (LETS) strategies. Projects should help local people manage cost-of-living pressures and support local neighbourhoods.
Applications should demonstrate the LETS principles: focusing on local neighbourhoods with an enterprising and innovative spirit, working together, and building on existing strengths amid cost-of-living pressures.
Who can apply: This fund is only open to organisations or groups:
• That are constituted as voluntary, community, faith or social enterprise (VCSE).
• Based in Bury OR have a strong track record of delivery in Bury.
• With a maximum turnover of £250,000.
• With an organisational Bank Account with 2 signatories who are not related to each other
OR have a supporting organisation that can provide a holding account.
• Fully up to date with grant reporting to Bury VCFA.
Grant Amount: Individual organisations can apply for up to £2000. VCSE Groups working in partnership with others (minimum 2 groups working together) may apply for up to £5000 per application.
Meet the Funder Session:
- We are running an in-person Cost of Living ‘Meet the Funder’ Session on Wednesday, 14th August 2024 5:00pm – 6:00pm at Bury VCFA Office. Click here to book on the session
These useful sessions gives you further information to help you complete the application form and check if your idea would be accepted
Additional Details: Please refer to the guidance documents for support in completing the application form. Our grants team can ‘critical friend’ your bid before you submit your application form. If you need further support or have any questions or queries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with grants@buryvcfa.org.uk
