Castlereagh Borough Council Newsletter Edition Jan-Mar 2010

The grants function within Castlereagh Borough Council is to identify economic development opportunities and make funding submissions for tangible social and economic outputs. Staff are available to provide advice and information on grants, programmes and funds to local organisations.

The role of the grants section is to identify sources of funding and assist and co-ordinate local applications to funding bodies.

Contact the grants section for further information on gemmaquigley@castlereagh.gov.uk. You can also post your comments and let us know of anything you think would be beneficial for the blog to display.

The following funding opportunities exist :

Sport Relief
Who can apply?
Locally based groups or organisations in areas of disadvantage
What will they fund?
Funding will support work where there is clear evidence of a sustained beneficial impact on people’s lives in the area.
Level of funding:
Maximum is £1,000. 100% funding.
Close Date:
4.00 pm on Friday 5th March 2010
Further information and application forms visit:
http://www.communityfoundationni.org/



BIG Lottery Awards for All
Who can apply?
All voluntary, community and statutory organisations.
What will they fund?
Funding aims to help improve local communities and the lives of people most in need.
Level of funding:
Maximum £10,000. 100% funding.
Open/Close Date:
Open all year round.
Further information can be found on the website:
www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/northernireland



BIG Lottery Big Deal
Who can apply?
Groups or individuals are eligible.
What will they fund?
Funding aims to encourage young people to become more involved in activities that enhance their development.
Level of funding:
Maximum is £2,500. 100% funding.
Close Date:
Open all year round.
Further information and application forms visit:
http://www.thebigdealni.com/

Community Arts Small Grants
Who can apply?
Community groups
What will they fund?
Community arts projects that involve ethnic minority groups with the aim of integrating communities.
Level of funding:
Maximum £1,000 100% funding
Open/Close Date:
Applications on a rolling basis
Contact details/further information
http://www.communityfoundationni.org/


The Turkington Fund
Who can apply?
Locally-based self-help groups that
are working in disadvantaged areas
What will they fund?
Locally based community projects that are run by, and for, older people.
Level of funding:
Maximum £3,000 100%funded
Close Date:
23rd Feb and 11th May
Contact details/further information
http://www.communityfoundation.org/

Standard Grant Programme
Who can apply?
Any organisation who is registered as a charity and Constituted groups with charitable purpose.
What will they fund?
A wide range of community and social activities and education and training for disadvantaged people.
Level of funding:
Up to £5,000 100% funded
Close Date:
9th if April 2010
Contact details/further information
http://www.lloydstsbfoundationni.org/

Skills for the Future
Who can apply?
Organisations which can deliver training opportunities in heritage and partnership to community, voluntary organisations and professional bodies.
What will they fund?
Traditional conservation training and also the skills needed to engage people with heritage. This can include the skills to deliver education, community participation or volunteer programmes, or to use new media and technology to open up heritage.
Level of funding: Up to £1mil
Close Date: 19 March 2010
For further information :
http://www.hlf.org.uk/

Ulsterbank Sir George Quigley Award
Who can apply?
Community and voluntary sector
What will they fund?
Examples of work that can be considered for the Award are: The development of community business The encouragement of innovative approaches to volunteering New community and voluntary based approaches to the social economy New ideas that offer the community and voluntary sector strategies for organisational sustainability
Level of Award : €10,000 (or the Stg equivalent)
Close Date: 19th March 2010
Contact details/further information
www.ulsterbank.com/georgequigleyaward

Your Heritage
Who can apply?
Open to all
What will they fund?
We welcome applications that help people to learn about, look after and celebrate heritage in a fun and enjoyable way. Projects that relate to the local, regional or national heritage of the UK.
Level of funding:
£3000 to £50,000
Open/Close Date:
Rolling programme
Contact details/further information
http://www.hlf.org.uk/

Young Roots
Who can apply?
Community and Volunteer groups aimed at young people aged 13-25
What will they fund?
The interest and ideas of young people, who are supported by youth and heritage organisations to develop skills, build confidence, and connect with their local communities.
Level of funding: £3000 to 25,000
Open/Close Date: Rolling Programme
Contact details/further information
http://www.hlf.org.uk/

The David Ervine Foundation
Who can apply?
Constituted Groups
What will they fund?
Using training and personal development children and young people from disadvantaged communities can reach their full potential. Projects should include cross-cultural relationship building.
Level of funding:
Up to £1,000 100% funded
Close Date:
Friday 26th February 2010
Contact details/further information
http://www.communityfoundationni.org/

Success through Succession (STS)
Who can apply?
All SME’s
What will they fund?
The project aims to address and overcome the challenges of succession by providing changes in organisational structure, people and processes and promote a culture of organisational change and innovation throughout all levels of the business.
Level of funding: 100% funded
Open/Close Date: New project just started by University of Ulster.
Contact details/further information
sts@ulster.ac.uk


Innovation in Competitive Enterprises (ICE)
Who can apply?
All SMEs
What will they fund?
Promoting regional economic growth and development through the establishment of a Tri Regional Innovation Network aimed at building the innovation capacity and capability of existing SMEs in Northern Ireland, the six southern Border Region of Ireland and Western Scotland.
Level of funding: 100% funded
Close Date: New project just started by University of Ulster.
Contact details/further information: ice@ulster.ac.uk

Advice For Debt NI
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has launched ‘advice4debtNI’, the new telephone based debt advice service for Northern Ireland.

Anyone in Northern Ireland can call 0800 917 4607 and receive free, confidential and unbiased debt advice, specific to their needs. advice4debtNI is a new front in the battle to address consumer debt.

The information detailed within this funding newsletter was correct at time of print (16/01/10).


Castlereagh Borough Council is not responsible for the funders detailed in the newsletter.
If you require any further advice or help from your local Council please contact us on T:02890 494500.