Round 2: 15th November 2019 to 15th December 2019
Round 3: 15th June to 15th July 2020
Jointly funded by the SFA and the European Social Fund, the Community Grants programme gives small, voluntary and community sector organisations (with a turnover of less than £500,000) an opportunity to access funding to deliver projects that engage ‘hard to reach’ individuals and help them to progress into employment.
Grants of between £5,000 and £20,000 are available for projects or initiatives in Leicester and Leicestershire that help people take steps towards reaching the labour market, and developing their future career potential, whilst reducing unemployment and inactivity.
Activities which are eligible for funding include:
- initial help with basic skills
- work experience, including voluntary work
- training, advice and counselling
- confidence building
- job search assistance and other help necessary to secure employment
- engagement activities
Priority will be given to applications that demonstrate an ability to target participants who are:
- Over 50
- With Learning Difficulties and Disabilities
- From Ethnic Minority Backgrounds
- Women
- Unemployed for over 6 months
- Furthest removed from the labour market with significant barriers to employment
To find out more about the Grant programme and to receive support with your application, contact:
Ashley Wilkinson (Community Grants Coordinator – East Midlands)
Email: ashley.wilkinson@futuresforbusiness.com
Tel: 07483 120941