VOLUNTARY and community organisations are being encouraged to apply for grants from the Warwickshire County Council (WCC) Councillors’ Grant Fund to support projects that will benefit their community.
The application window for the first round of this year’s funding is now open.
The scheme provides each of WCC’s 57 Councillors with £6,000 to support small-scale projects within their division which keep communities and individuals safe, healthy and independent or support the economy.
Coun Heather Timms, WCC spokeswoman for environment, climate and culture, said: “The Councillor grant is an opportunity for not for profit voluntary and community organisations or groups to present local projects and schemes requiring funding to their councillors.
“In the past, projects that have received financial contributions have made a positive difference to local communities and Warwickshire County Councillors are very keen to support as many local organisations and groups as possible.
“Groups are able to make their applications online and support is available to help them do this so I would urge these organisations or groups to act quickly and apply for this funding before the July 11 deadline.”
Projects supported through the 20/21 fund included the provision of outdoor gym equipment; arts projects including outdoor theatre performances; and supporting community halls and community centres to open and hold activities. Funds were also allocated to provide digital solutions to allow projects and services to continue online during the pandemic.
Organisations or groups can apply online for Councillor Grant Funding. The deadline for applications for the first round of funding is 5pm on Sunday July 11.
Organisations or groups can get help to complete their application forms from Warwickshire Community and Voluntary Action and Warwickshire County Council’s Localities & Communities Officers.
They are jointly holding two online workshops on Monday June 7 (6.30-7.30pm) and Wednesday June 9 (2.30-3.30pm).
Visit https://tinyurl.com/eta657t6 to book for the Monday workshop, or https://tinyurl.com/5enz4rhm for the Wednesday workshop.
Visit www.warwickshire.gov.uk/cllrgrants for more information.
