Funding of up to £5,000 is available for community groups operating in the Prestwich area.

1. Improved quality of life in terms of length of life and good health
2. Improved support to children so that they are better prepared for school
3. More young people getting the qualifications they need for the future
4. Better support to adults who want to retrain and find new jobs
5. Higher wage rates and business growth that benefits everyone
6. Improvements to our environment by being carbon neutral by 2038
7. Better access to digital services through how we connect to broadband and mobile networks, or through improving our skills to use digital product

Who can apply?
Applications are welcomed from any community group, local network or voluntary organisations based in or working with communities in the borough of Bury.

In keeping with the Let’s Do It principles, collaborative bids bringing community organisations and networks together are also strongly encouraged. Bury Voluntary and Community Faith Alliance can assist with this – please contact funding@buryvcfa.org.uk for support with this.

Each project can apply for up-to £5,000 in the Pitch.

The schedule for the Fund is as follows:

• 19 October 2021: Application submission will open
• 17 November 2021: Deadline for applications
• By 19 November 2021: Review of applications for eligibility
• Week commencing 22 November 2021: Online Pitch voting opens
• Early December 2021: Neighbourhood Pitch events take place
• Mid December 2021: Successful applicants confirmed and funding awarded.

Please note: Any successful application will be expected to participate in an evaluation of what has been achieved through their project at the end of the funding period, alongside quarterly reporting on expenditure and activity.

More information and application forms here.

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