If you are a community or voluntary group existing in Suffolk for the benefit of local people, then you could get a grant of up to £5,000.

To qualify you must be a group has been established for over 12 months and have an annual income of under £30,000 per year or the equivalent of under £90,000 taken as an average over the last three years.

You do not need to be a registered charity, but you do need to be working towards alleviating disadvantage.

The programme is aimed at addressing the diverse needs of community organisations and therefore funding is available for a wide range of activities:-

Examples are:

• Purchase of equipment
• Costs of putting on a local event or workshop
• Staff costs to enable the employment of individuals
• Contribution to rent, related to service delivery
• Costs of attending a conference or event
• Training for volunteers
• Additional activities to expand an existing funded project
• Activities that support community activity
• Activities that meet an identified need in the county
• Funding to support an organisation to achieve a quality or other standard relevant to your activities

These are only examples of what you can apply for.

If you wish to discuss your idea you can telephone Sue Wright on 01473 734127.

Application forms and guidelines are available to download below. However, if you would like a paper copy of the application form and guidelines then please telephone the above number and you will receive a copy either by email if you wish or in the post. The application process is designed to be simple and straightforward. For applications that are submitted which are complete you can expect a decision within two weeks.

Grant round deadlines
The next deadline for receiving application is:

Friday 23rd July 2010

GRASSROOTS APPLICATION FORMS

Online Grassroots Grants Application form

Grassroots Grants Application Form

Grassroots Grants Information and Guidelines

Grassroots Grants Frequently Asked Questions