East Suffolk Council
Funding available for community groups
Voluntary and community groups in Carlton Colville, Kessingland, Southwold and the surrounding villages are set to benefit from a new funding scheme launching soon.
The Carlton Colville, Kessingland, Southwold and villages Community Partnership will open its Small Grants Scheme for applications on 31 October. The Partnership has allocated £10,000 in total and welcomes applications for projects which aim to tackle social isolation and loneliness, improve opportunities for young people and support rural communities.
Funding will be available for projects which include activities that can help individuals, groups and families or which benefit the wider community, either as a one off or as a series of events, purchasing equipment to support community activity, and targeted projects which address specific needs linked to the Partnership’s priorities.
Cllr Alan Green, Chair of the Community Partnership and ward councillor for Kessingland, said: “I am pleased to launch the Small Grants Scheme which supports the good work being carried out by local community and voluntary groups in the area and will help them deliver projects which positively impact on the lives of local residents.”
The scheme, which will be open for applications until 25 November will offer grants of up to £1,000.
Full details about eligibility criteria and how to apply (available from 31 October).