The Equity Foundation grants exist to ensure that grassroots community groups are able to access the resources they need to deliver in their communities.
There are currently three funding streams:
Equity Green Shoots Fund – grants of up to £2,500 for projects with a clear focus on supporting people in to work and promoting financial inclusion
Equity Healthy Communities Fund – grants of up to £2,500 to support projects and groups whose primary aim is to improve or promote healthy living
Equity Sponsorship Fund – grants of up to £500 available for community events and activities where there is a clear benefit to local communities or charity
Who can apply?
• Registered Social enterprise/Community Interest Companies
• Registered charities
• Constituted and un-constituted community groups
Applications from grassroots community groups are particularly encouraged and so there is a preference for organisations with an annual turnover of less than £100,000.
Applications to the Equity Foundation must be carried out in or benefit people
living in the areas where they operate which includes Trafford, Stockport and South Manchester.
What else is included in the grants package?
The Equity Foundation want to make a real and lasting impact with the funding they invest in local communities so the Equity grants package isn’t just a cash gift. If your application is successful, you’ll also receive:
• Free, or subsidised membership to Community Matters (automatic membership for groups with an annual income of £15k or less)
• A volunteer recruitment service
• A named Equity Foundation contact to assist you at every stage of the applications process
• A CRB checking service
• Promotion through their website and through social media and the opportunity to have your own website built for free
• For grants over £1,000, you may be asked to attend a free workshop on impact assessment
For further information and to apply, visit: www.equityfoundation.co.uk/receive/, or contact 0800 733 233.
Deadline: Tuesday 22 April 2014, 5pm