Funding for Financial Literacy Projects

Posted on March 27, 2015

The MSE (Money Saving Expert) Charity has announced that its grants programme will re-open for applications on the 1st May 2015.

The MSE Charity provides grants to constituted community based groups (including schools) for projects to help fight financial and consumer illiteracy and to educate and inform adults and children about consumer and debt issues.
Under the programme, grants of up to £5,000 are available. Priority will be given to groups with an annual income of less than £300,000.
The closing date for applications will be the 31st May 2015 or when 40 applications have been received.
For further information please visit the MSE charities website or call CVS Falkirk and speak with Tariq or Claire on 01324 692000, alternatively you can email: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

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