Apply for a community support grant to tackle rural isolation and loneliness
How to apply for a a community support grant for activities to tackle rural isolation and loneliness.
Funding to support community and voluntary organisations to increase the participation of Uttlesford residents in providing services and activities, to help tackle the issues connected with rural isolation and enjoy the same quality of life as others living in urban areas.
Eligibility
To apply for funding you can be any of the following:
- registered charity
- community group
- parish or town council
We are particularly keen to receive applications from:
- voluntary and community organisations who are working together to deliver services
- organisations providing services to the local community who fit into the relevant service specification
- organisations carrying out work that fits into the council's corporate plan priorities
What you can apply for
We have £27,000 to fund activities to improve services for people living in rural settings to avoid social isolation in Uttlesford.
How to apply
You can apply using our editable Word form.
Apply before midday on 10 January 2025.
Send your application
By email
Email: communityresponse@uttlesford.gov.uk
Post
Communities Team, Uttlesford District Council, London Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4ER
Before you start
We have put together some guidance on how to apply for a community grant.
You will also need to read the service specification for the community support grant for rural isolation and loneliness.
Documents to send with your application
You will need to provide some documents with your application:
- constitution/terms or reference/operating document
- health and safety policy
- insurance certificate and schedule
- safeguarding policy and evidence of training
- DBS numbers for staff involved in providing the project
- safeguarding risk assessment
Additional information
You will also need to send us:
- a detailed business plan covering the period for which funding is requested
You can send these documents as part of your application.
After you have applied
We'll send you a confirmation email to say that we have received your application.
A panel will meet to review all applications for funding. We will notify you of our decision towards the end of January 2025.
Help
If you need help with applying you can contact our Communities team.
Share this page
