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Written by Tamsin Morris
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Monday, 15 June 2009 08:44 |
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Over the last few weeks several funding operators have released details of new schemes or updated strategies for existing schemes.
These include the publication of a new strategy for Comic Relief grants, which will guide their activities for the next four years. Although a lot of the strategy refers to overseas grants, there are some areas which are relevant to UK groups, including news of a partnership with the Community Foundation Network to distribute grants to disadvantaged communities. Community groups can apply for up to £10,000 to help build the skills of local people; increase community cohesion and respond to local economic needs. You can find further information on their website. Meanwhile, the BIG lottery fund have introduced two new schemes linked to television opportunities - Village SOS and the Secret Millionaire fund. Village SOS is a joint initiative with the BBC, looking for six villages with a business idea that they want to develop. To apply you need to have a voluntary or community group from a village of less than 3,000 people with an idea for a new business that could bring energy and life back to the community. Applications need to be received by August 14th and you can find further details here. The Secret Millionaire fund is linked to the Channel 4 programme of the same name and the Awards for All scheme. Awards of up to £10,000 are available and applicants may also be asked to take part in Channel 4 filming. The scheme is open until the end of the year and you can find further details here.
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