Local authorities within Sussex have funds available for a wide range of projects and activities within the community. These are listed below.
East SussexDowns and Weald Primary Care Trust
Grants are available for projects and activities that promote good health and well-being and support the government’s health priorities: healthy eating, encouraging physical activity, mental health and well being, tackling health inequalities. These grants are administered by the Eastbourne Association of Voluntary Services. Contacts: Maureen@eavs.org.uk (Eastbourne), wealdencommunity@btinternet.com (Wealden) and comnet@southdownscvs.org.uk (South Downs CVS).
Funding amount: £500
Sussex Grassroots Grants
Scheme aimed at very small local not for profit, voluntary or community groups. Funding amount: £250 to £5,000
This scheme aims to enable local sports coaches, officials and club administrators to develop their skills by taking a recognised coaching course or award. This scheme aims to assist those people promoting and developing youth sport opportunities in Mid Sussex.
Funding amount: £250
For all Sports Grant Schemes contact Ian Johnston, 01444 477370 or e-mail MarkK@midsussex.gov.uk
Corporate Grants, Spotlight Grants and External Funding
Corporate, Capital and Revenue grants applications are considered by the Cabinet Grants Panel that meet three times a year. Meetings are usually held in January, May and September. The agendas and minutes of the Panel are available on the linked Grants Panel page.The Spotlight Programme is intended to put the Council in closer touch with diverse sectors of the community across Mid Sussex and aims to “spotlight” particular parts of the community that may need additional help. Each year the Council will adopt a theme and grants are awarded to voluntary groups working in that particular field that may need additional help for one-off projects, such as funding to purchase an item of equipment or to hold a special event.
The grant will be of direct benefit to the residents of Mid Sussex District with at least 80% of the people that will benefit from the project being residents of Mid Sussex.
Wealden District Council runs a Community Grants Programme every year for voluntary groups including sports clubs. Our annual grants programme usually runs once a year, next deadline will be end of November 2009. Funding amount: £10,000 They also have a 2nd round of small grants open at the moment, deadline 12th June 2009. Funding amount: £1,000 Website: www.wealden.gov.uk/community/Grant_Funding/index.aspx
Horsham District Council
Horsham district council offers varies grants, before downloading and completing an application form, please contact the Leisure Development Officer on (01403) 215358 for an initial discussion on eligibility and required supporting documentation, as well as the next deadlines for submission. Funding opportunities include:
