Community Safety Partnership Small Awards Programme 2008-9

The Shetland Community Safety Partnership is inviting applications from community, voluntary and statutory agencies for financial assistance from the Community Safety Partnership Small Awards Programme 2008-9.

The Community Safety Partnership Small Awards Programme aims to provide financial support to voluntary, statutory and community groups wishing to set up a community safety project or boost an existing one. Projects must address an identified need, and this must be demonstrated with substantial evidence. The Partnership will not consider applications for funding to pay for staff wages or for an organisation to provide a service that is being, or should be, provided by a statutory agency.

Organisations that have already applied for funding from the Small Awards Programme 2008-9 are not eligible to apply for further funding. Grants up to £2500 are available from this Fund, however projects requiring a larger financial award may apply however there is no guarantee that the full award will be given.

 

Corporate Application For Funding Form

Since April 1st 2008, all Council departments awarding funding to organisations must use the Corporate Application Form For Funding Application. This is to ensure that there is a consistent approach to awarding funding across the whole of the Council.

There are a number of documents pertaining to this application process. They are there to assist you in completing the form, so please take the time to read through them as incorrect or incomplete applications will be returned.

1. Community Safety Partnership Guidance Notes are available here. These are specifically for anyone applying for community safety funding.

2. Financial Support Application Guidelines can be downloaded here.

3. To download the Corporate Application Form please click here.

 

Please note that any funding awarded from this Awards Programme MUST be spent in full, and reported back on, by March 31st 2009.

 

If you need any assistance completing the application form, or have any questions about any aspect of the application process, then please do not hesitate to contact Jenny Wylie on 01595 744527.

 

 

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Cashback For Communities 2008 - 2010

What is this grant fund?

This Fund has been set up as part of the Proceeds of Crime (Act) Investment, which takes funds confiscated as part of the proceeds of crime and reinvests them back into local communities.

 

Who Can Apply?

The CashBack for Communities Fund for Local Youth Projects is open to applications from local groups and partnerships. Be sure you are applying for the right fund as there are other CashBack initiatives for football and arts & culture. 

 

What Will Be Funded?

Priority will be given to projects from areas of multiple deprivation to fill gaps in provision for young people in those areas.  Other areas may be funded if they are seen as suffering from particular problems or lack of resources.  The grants will fund organisations which support young people who are currently involved or at risk of becoming involved in violence, alcohol, drugs and or anti-social behaviour. The emphasis is on youth work interventions constructed with and for young people in the 10 – 19 age group.

 

How Long Will Projects Be Funded?

Projects can run for more than one financial year, but should be completed and all accounts settled by June 2010 at the latest.

Developing a Funding Application

Project Activities Should

  • Target young people from areas of multiple deprivation (as defined in the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2006)
  • Fill gaps in provision for young people taking account of defined and identified local priorities and needs – this should add value and build on existing provision
  • Be open to all young people but target those involved in or at risk of becoming involved in violence, alcohol, drugs or anti-social behaviour.
  • Clearly state the client group
  • Support and encourage the involvement of local people (particularly young people) in the development, management and running of the project.
  • Increase adult volunteering
  • Demonstrate that the proposed project is developmental in nature and supports young people to develop soft skills and signpost them to other appropriate activities.
  • Promote good behaviour and a positive image of young people.
  • Ensure that the issue of accessibility has to be built into the proposal.

Further information on this funding stream is available here.