NVSC

Grassroots Grants is funded by the Office of the Third Sector. It is a three-year scheme to March 2011.

Who can apply ?

Not for profit, voluntary or community groups who:

• Have been active in their local community for at least two year or more
• Have an average income over the last three years of less than £30,000 (or over the life of the group if less than two years old).
• Work for the benefit of their local community
• Are led by volunteers
• Have a written set of rules or constitution

What we fund?

The grants are intended to benefit the community, so can be very wide ranging, including the purchase of equipment such as computers, a local community event, small-scale training and staffing costs, local community activities and rent and running costs.

Grants can be awarded for an existing or new project or service or for the costs of running an organisation. Grants for a project or service can also include overhead costs.

Applications for large items of equipment (£500 or over) are welcomed.

Size of Grant?

Applications can be made for between £250 and £5,000. Groups can apply more than once until they have received a maximum of £5,000 in total.

How to apply?

For an application and guidelines, contact Sarah Ruiz — Director, on 020 8519 9500 or email: sarah@nvsc.org.uk. Alternatively you can download an Application Form, Advice on filling in the Form and Guidance Notes.

Where to send your application?

Completed applications along with the supporting documents should be sent or hand delivered to NVSC, Burford Business Centre, Burford Road, Stratford E15 2ST.  Please keep a copy of your application.
Please note all supporting documents should be included with the application.