What happens next?
On receipt of your application we will check if it is complete and ensure all the necessary information has been enclosed.
- We will acknowledge receipt of your application within 5 working days or return your application if not complete, and will let you know what else you need to do.
- Your completed application will be assessed and prioritised alongside all other Community Development Fund applications received at each bidding round.
- You will be informed of the decision in writing in no more than 6 weeks of receiving the completed application.
- Successful applications will be issued with a grant offer letter and acceptance docquet.
- Once your organisation has accepted the terms and conditions of the grant and returned the acceptance letter the grant will be paid in full directly into your organisations’ bank account.
- You must comply with grant conditions and use the grant only for the purpose set out in your application form.
- You must complete a Project Evaluation form and a certification of expenditure form together with details of all relevant expenditure within 12 months of the date of the grant offer letter.
If your grant application is unsuccessful
We will tell you the main reasons why in a letter within 6 weeks of receiving the completed application. You may also find it useful to contact the Grants Unit as appropriate for advice and further assistance.
Following receipt of the explanation your organisation may wish you to revise your Community Development Fund grant application form and resubmit it to the next available bidding round.