Grants

Colchester Borough Council

Contains a funding site that gives groups access to funding information from local trusts, government departments and national trusts. Groups need to put in details of their project and see which funders are interested in funding that type of work. www.colchester.gov.uk

Lottery Good Causes Portal

Good first site to check lottery funding and the projects it will fund. www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk

Cover

This site lists about 80 grant schemes of particular interest to community groups in the Eastern Region. The grant schemes are listed in a database. www.cover-east.org

Government Funding.org.uk

Another useful site for funding is www.governmentfunding.org.uk

Doorstep Greens Initiative (November 2001)

200 communities in England are being given the opportunity to create places where everyone can play & relax by a new Countryside Agency initiative.

This is a £12.8million fund, operated by the New Opportunities Fund's Green Spaces & Sustainable Communities Scheme. It will run for 6 yearsand provide grants for urban & rural communities with little outdoor community space to create a doorstep green.

This green could be a derelict piece of land that is regenerated to include a grassy area for community events & ball games, or a new green space that contains a nature garden, small orchard or just somewhere to sit & relax.

More Information

A leaflet containing details of the Doorstep Greens initiative (ref: CAX 52) is available from the New Opportunities Fund on 0845 000 0121 and information is available on www.countryside.gov.uk

Co-Operative Community Grant Scheme

This scheme is operated by the Colchester and East Essex Co-Operative Society Limited.

The scheme for 2001 has now closed and the scheme for 2002 has not yet been launched.

How much is available?

Awards will range from £100 to £500.

Who can apply?

Any voluntary group or charity which are carrying out projects that benefit the community in the societies 600 square mile trading area. This covers the Colchester area between Dovercourt, Burnham on Crouch and Earls Colne.

The project can be linked to groups who work in the following area's:

Self Help Groups
Groups/Charities whose members have special needs
Childrens Organisations
The Elderly
Environment Groups
Animal Welfare

How can my organisation apply?

By completing an application form that can be obtained from: Member Relations Officer, Co-op Education Centre, New Town Road, Colchester, Essex. CO1 2DH

National Lottery Awards for All

Funds available for local groups mainly smaller groups. Simple application form. Amounts available from £500 to £5000.Available all year.

Application pack available on 0845 600 2040 or website www.awardsforall.org.uk .