Falkirk Council has launched their new £300,000 grant programme designed to support community groups and third sector organisations.
The Community Empowerment Fund (part of the broader Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF)) is a community capacity building initiative, aiming to boost local projects across the Falkirk area. Our team at CVS Falkirk strongly encourages all third sector groups and organisations operating in Falkirk District to consider applying via one of the 3 funding areas.
Falkirk Council will administer the scheme and offer support to groups to apply for funding in 3 areas:
Start-up Grants
Non-constituted groups, new groups, or those in the early stages of formation can apply for this grant. The purpose is to assist with initial start-up costs, such as bank account setup, hall hire, and developing a constitution.
The maximum Start-up Grant award amount is £2,000.
Small Grant
Constituted groups seeking support for sustaining or developing their group/service can apply for this grant, which aims to overcome barriers to growth and development.
The maximum Small Grant award amount is £8,000.
Community Asset Transfer (CAT) Grant
Groups undergoing or planning to begin the Community Asset Transfer (CAT) process can apply for this grant, which has been designed to covers costs associated with CAT, such as legal fees and expert advice.
The maximum award amount for the CAT Grant is £12,500.
For further information, including all application documents, please visit the Falkirk Council website.
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