Grant funding opportunities and information for groups in Uttlesford.
We've put this information together with help from the Council for Voluntary Services (CVSU) to assist groups and organisations within Uttlesford who may be looking at sourcing local funding opportunities.
Stansted Airport Passenger Community Fund
This fund donates money (up to a maximum £1,000) to local causes within a 20-mile radius of Stansted Airport. The funds are donated by passengers who place spare coins and foreign currency in the money spinners placed around the airport.
You can find an application form for this grant on the Stansted Airport Passenger Community Fund website.
Stansted Airport Community Trust
This supports capital projects which protect, enhance the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of the community within a 10-mile radius of Stansted Airport, and often support local sports clubs (up to a maximum of £2,000). For more details email cllr.susan.barker@essex.gov.uk or call 01245 231250
Uttlesford District Council distributes grants to local community projects, enabling clubs, local councils or organisations to build facilities, pay for training, carry out renovations, or complete countless other projects. The council administers four different types of grant: · Community Project Grants · Leisure and Culture Grants · Sports Project Grants · Ward Members Initiative Grant
Supporting Essex Communities - Local Services Fund
The aim of this Essex County Council fund is to provide revenue and other grants to parish/town councils and other local community organisations. For more details contact Louise Gambardella on 01371 879722 or visit the website.
You can find more information on the Supporting Essex Communities - Local Services Fund on the elac.gov.uk website.
Essex Community Foundation
The Essex Community Foundation (ECF) currently manages over 140 funds which in turn supports a wide range of voluntary or community projects. The foundation can give up to £10,000 (over one year) for any project. The average given is £3,500. Call 01245 355947 or visit the website for more information.
The Essex Millennium Fund awards grants to voluntary organisations in four priority areas: · Carers · Community support · Enhancing the environment · Young people
Applications should be made through the Essex Community Foundation. Call 01245 355947 or visit the website for more information.
The Chairman's Fund supports projects which enrich the lives of young people in their local communities through activities exploring arts, culture and heritage.
Applications should be made through the Essex Community Foundation. Call 01245 355947 or visit the website for more information.
The Essex Lottery is a fun and effective way for your good cause to raise funds. Joining is easy and FREE. Send your supporters to your own Essex Lottery page and collect 50% of all ticket sales made.
The Essex Crowd - crowdfund your ideas for your community
The Essex Crowd is a new crowdfunding platform where you can share your community idea and offer neighbours, local businesses and other interested parties the opportunity to pledge their support to make your idea a reality. Ideas can range from a local festival or event, a project to bring disused buildings or open spaces back to life, to Christmas lights for your town or village - so upload your idea today.
The Jack Petchey Foundation makes grants to programmes and projects that benefit young people aged between 11 and 25. Funding of up to £750 is now available under the small grants programme to organisations and schools running the Achievement Award scheme, to enhance their work with young people.
Call 020 8252 8000 for details or visit the website.