Community Grant Pots – Applications Open!

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Darnall Well Being is the Lead Body for the People Keeping Well (PKW) initiative for Darnall, Tinsley, Acres Hill and Handsworth.

We are pleased to announce that applications for Community Activities (A) and Dementia Activity (B) Small Grants are invited from local groups for activities in the local areas listed above.

Community Activity (A)

This funding can be applied for to support the following:-

  • Build the capacity of local groups to either improve their delivery or reach
  • Help provide some new equipment or resources.
  • Address a gap in provision in the area
  • Support groups that are encouraging people to connect and move more.
  • Applications may include requests for funding to make groups Covid safe or to purchase equipment to run group activities remotely

Dementia Activity (B)

This funding can be applied for to support the following:-

  • Reviewing existing Dementia Activity
  • Make a Group activity Dementia Friendly
  • Provide a Dementia Activity
  • Provide equipment to assist with Dementia Activity (this funding is for groups and applications regarding individuals are not allowed)
  • Applications may include requests for funding to make groups Covid safe or to purchase equipment to run group activities remotely

Terms

  • Projects MUST be for the benefit of residents within:
    • Darnall, Tinsley, Acres Hill and Handsworth
  • The fund is for groups only (not individuals).
  • Must have own bank account
  • One Application per organisation
  • Funding awarded needs to be spent in full and evidence provided with a Report and Receipts by the dates indicated for each fund. 

Applying:

  • Complete the following form and return it to enquiries@darnallwellbeing.org.uk

by 12 noon Friday 21st May 2021.

Timescales:

  • Closing Date for Applications: 12 noon Friday 21st May 2021.
  • Organisations will be notified of the outcome by w/c 7th June
  • The Dementia Activities (b) grant to be spent by 6th December 2021 and monitoring submitted by noon 13th December.
  • Community Activities (a) grant to be spent by 28th February 2022 and monitoring submitted noon Friday 12th March 2022.

Any Questions?

  • If you’d like to have a talk about your idea before you apply, or want any advice then please get in touch via email enquiries@darnallwellbeing.org.uk leaving your phone number or ring 0114 249 6315 and someone from the Team will call you back.