Erewash Borough Council has released funds through its
Community Grants Scheme to help local voluntary groups and organisations during
these difficult times. Applications for funding of up to £2,000 can be made now
and the council is particularly keen to support projects and initiatives that
are helping the local community face the exceptional challenges caused by
coronavirus. The grants scheme has
helped hundreds of local groups and sporting organisations over the years and
the release of the latest funds is to support all the vital charity and
voluntary work that is going on right now in the borough. The council wants to
hear from as many organisations as possible ahead of the closing deadline for
applications of 5.30pm on Thursday 21st May. Grants are awarded for projects
that help Erewash residents and in the past have been awarded to community
groups, pre-school groups, churches, village hall charities and organisations
that offer support in countless ways to the young and old. Councillor Carol
Hart, Leader of Erewash Borough Council, says:
“This
funding is the first of this financial year and we have moved quickly to put it
in place so we can help the important voluntary and charity work that we know
is going on right now. We are well aware that many charities and organisations
are facing problems, which is why we have re-acted immediately to get this funding
up and running.”
Councillor Val Clare, Erewash Borough Council’s Lead
Member for Community Engagement, has also sent a message to local groups:
“We want
to hear from everyone, but we are especially keen to support those who are
helping vulnerable people. We applaud and thank all those involved who have
stepped up to the mark and are out there supporting those who are most at risk
in our communities. Please apply for up to £2,000.”
All applications are welcome, but new grant requests
might include projects, for example, that are providing food and necessities,
support to help people deal with isolation, befriending schemes and health
initiatives to help people stay mobile and active. Applications are also welcome
to help cover running costs as a result of responding to COVID-19, for example the
cost of recruiting, training and supporting volunteers to deliver essential
services such as telephone calls, rent, gas and electricity and other costs,
where this has not already been provided from another source. Full details of
the Community Grants Scheme and an online application form can be found at www.erewash.gov.uk/grants
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