Gt Yarmouth and Waveney PCT Small Grants
Small Grants Programme
Great Yarmouth and Waveney Primary Care Trust launched a small grants programme on 04 August 2008 in partnership with Waveney Community Forum cvs and Voluntary Norfolk. The programme will be open to small groups with an annual turnover of up to £100,000.
£200,000 per financial year has been made available to support this programme which is set to run until March 2011.
Good news for the third sector
The small grants programme recognises the importance of a healthy and thriving third sector by providing funds to small organisations that may not be able to participate in larger commissioning and procurement practices. By working in partnership with Waveney Community Forum cvs, and Voluntary Norfolk, the PCT programme will also provide support and guidance to small groups on developing their projects.
Good news for Great Yarmouth and Waveney PCT
The small grants programme will assist the PCT to deliver on its local priorities and on meeting the health related targets that are set out in the Suffolk and Norfolk Local Area Agreements (LAAs). The programme will also help Local Strategic Partnerships to achieve their vision for creating Sustainable Communities, now and in the future.
Good news for local residents
The third sector is uniquely placed to respond to local needs by involving and empowering local residents in the delivery of services. Small groups are often run by local people for local people, and provide a number of volunteering opportunities that can help to build healthy communities.
What happens next?
A small grants steering group comprising of representatives from cross sector organisations is already up and running, and the grants programme will be launched on the 04 August 2008. Waveney Community Forum cvs and Voluntary Norfolk will promote the launch through their websites, e-bulletins, the press and newsletters, so look out for more information in the next couple of weeks.
Application Deadlines are:
4 September, 23 October, 27 November 2008 and 5 February 2009.
Future dates to be advised
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Guidance
This guidance will help you to understand requirements but further support and advice to make an application is available from the PCT Small Grants support officer. You are strongly advised to seek this support as it will strengthen your chances of making a successful application. Please contact Voluntary Norfolk GYVSP if you are in Great Yarmouth or Waveney Community Forum if you are in Waveney.
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PCT Small Grants Assessment Criteria for Applicants
What will the grant panel consider when making its decision? There are a number of questions that the appraisal panel will consider when assessing your application.
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TIMETABLE 2008/9 FOR APPLICANTS click here
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