Grassroots Grants Scheme
£130 Funding Programme for community organisations
Grassroots Grants is a £130 million programme that aims to invest in a thriving community sector. It is funded by Office of the Third Sector (OTS) and delivered by the Community Development Foundation (CDF).
The programme, which will run from 2008-2011 will be divided into two parts: an £80 million small grants fund for community organisations; and a £50 million endowments programme to enable local funders to generate additional donations on a matched basis and invest them in endowments, thereby building their capacity to provide long-term funding for frontline community organisations.
CDF is currently requesting applications from Third Sector organisations to manage the small grant and endowment match challenge elements of the Grassroots Grants programme in their area.
Between now and July 2008, CDF will be allocating the money to Local Funders. Therefore, funding for grassroots community and voluntary groups will not open until after July 2008, and will be subject to the timelines set by the Local Funders. Details of the succesful Local Funders will be available on CDF's website after July 2008.
More Details
Grassroots grants is only available to Third Sector organisations in England.
The deadline for applications to become a local funder is 30 April 2008.
To read more details about the application process and to download guidance notes, an application form and frequently asked questions visit the Community Development Foundation website at www.cdf.org.uklast updated: 14-01-2008 14:58