SCVO is working in partnership with the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation to help build long-term resilience within Sandwell Communities.
The purpose of the EPIC Grant Programme (Empowering People In Communities) is to enable local voluntary and community organisations to access funding that supports the following broad outcomes:
- Increased resilience within communities
- Increased self reliance
- Improved and stronger relationships within the community
- Residents are involved in the design and delivery of activities that make a positive change in their communities
- Asset and strengths based – building on what exists in communities
Extensive community conversations have helped to shape the elements of this programme. EPIC is a three year grant programme aimed at improving the wellbeing of communities, and tackling isolation and loneliness. It does this by developing stronger relationships and building on what exists within communities. This could include making the most of community spaces, improving access to transport and using people’s skills, talents and experience.
Grants up to £80,000 will be available for projects that are aimed at people (of all ages) who feel lonely or isolated, and projects that aim to improve the wellbeing of communities.
There are three tiers of funding available:
- under £10,000
- £10,001 to £40,000
Applications for Round 4 are currently being accepted until Monday, 21st June 2021 at 12 noon.
Application paperwork (in Word format) and guidance notes (in pdf format) are available for download as follows:
For applications under £10,000:
For applications over £10,000:
If you would like to discuss any proposals before submitting an application, or you have any general queries, please contact Liz Webster, Community Partnerships Coach, T: 07923259821 / E: Liz@scvo.info or Stuart Ashmore, Operations Manager, T: 07703 823226 / E: Stuart@scvo.info
SCVO and Dudley CVS are jointly hosting an informal conversation around the ‘digital divide’ that exists within our communities. The conversation is being held on Friday 25th June 21, 10am till 12pm via a Zoom Conference Call.
We are pleased to invite you to our June Meet the Funder session with BBC Children in Need’s Grants Officer Christine Jobes. Christine will be joining SCVO on Thursday 24th June 2021, 2pm via a Zoom Conference Call, to discuss their current grants programme. This is your opportunity to learn more about the funds available and their funding criteria prior to submitting your application directly to them.
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