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Got a great idea for a community project, but need a little help to get it off the ground?
The Onward Community Fund aims to support local groups and projects.
Underpinned by their mission ‘To make a positive difference in the communities we serve’ groups can bid for up to £2,500 for their neighbourhood. Examples could include: IT training, youth projects or community events.
Projects should aim to address one or more of the following:
- Theme 1: WORK – supporting community-based employment, training, volunteering and enterprise opportunities
- Theme 2: FOOD – supporting food resilience in communities during a challenging economic period
- Theme 3: GREEN – improving access to and use of greenspace in communities to improve wellbeing
- Theme 4: DIGITAL – providing a digital skills and support offer.
For Round 3 & 4 of this year’s fund, they are looking for projects that aim to support people and communities that are facing increased challenges as a direct result of the cost-of-living crisis.
Application process
There is a two-stage process starting with an expression of interest form which must be completed online. A member of the Social Investment Team will contact you to discuss your project in more detail and check your eligibility to the fund. If Onward Homes decide to take your application forward, an application form will be emailed to you to complete.
Application Opening & Closing Dates
Round 3
- Opens 1 October 2022
- Closes 15 November 2022.
Round 4
- Opens 1 December 2023
- Closes 21 January 2023.