Updates - Angus Funding News March 2007

Angus Funding News March 2007

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This month (Issue 31) we have news of new funding streams, including one for community facilities that will offer up to £500,000, (The Environmental Justice Fund), the latest round of the Community Environmental Renewal Scheme, and 2 new local grant schemes. We also bring you news of the External Funding Team’s outreach events for 2007. It’s all here. Read on.

WE ARE MOVING!

As part of a number of relocations taking place within Angus Council, the External Funding Team will be moving as of Monday 26 March 2007 to:

County Buildings, Market Street, Forfar DD8 3WD Fax: 01307 467357

Our telephone numbers will also be changing. Unfortunately we cannot confirm the new phone numbers at present, but if you have any difficulties in contacting us, please phone the main Angus Council switchboard number on 01307 461460.
Our e-mail addresses however will remain unchanged but between 22 March and 28 March there may be some disruption to our email service and during this period urgent emails should be sent to ecdev@angus.gov.uk.ecdev@angus.gov.uk.

Please bear with us during the week of 26 March, as we settle in and unpack our boxes!

LOTTERY FUNDING EVENT IN ARBROATH

Our first funding event for this year will take place at the Volunteer Centre, Guthrie Port, Arbroath on 18 April.

We have invited speakers from both the Heritage Lottery Fund, and the Young People’s Fund. The Heritage Lottery Fund are particularly keen to encourage more applications to their Young Roots programme so both these sessions will be of interest to youth groups. They are also keen to promote their smaller grant programmes Young Roots (to £25,000) and Your Heritage (to £50,000) although they can also deal with Heritage Grants (above £50,000). You are welcome to attend either or both sessions, and there is also an opportunity to book one to one funding surgeries with either or both of the representatives. To book a place to attend any part of the day, please contact us on externalfunding@angus.gov.uk or phone us on 01307 473752 until 23 March or from 26 March contact Accessline on 08452 777 778.

Timetable for the day
12.45 pm Registration
1.00 – 2.00 pm Heritage Lottery Fund
2.00 - 2.30 pm break for coffee
2.30 – 3.30 pm Young People’s Fund

From 3.30pm – 7.30pm you may book a slot to speak with a representative from either or both of the Lottery distributors present. Please let us know as soon as possible, as from previous experience, these sessions are very popular and fill up quickly.
If you require further details, contact us at one of the numbers given above.

EXTERNAL FUNDING SURGERIES

Spring is in the air! We know because the External Funding Team has started to organise this year’s tour-of-Angus funding surgeries. We’ve some different venues from last year, and have changed the time of the surgeries from 4.00.pm – 7.00pm to cater for voluntary sector representatives who are not available to visit us during the working day.

The provisional programme is as follows, and we will be giving you reminders as the dates get nearer. These are drop in sessions, but you may book a time by phoning us or emailing externalfunding@angus.gov.uk

16 April Volunteer Centre, Guthrie Port, Arbroath
23 April Millennium Hall, Birkhill
30 April Carnoustie Library
17 May Damacre Centre, Brechin
21 May Tealing Hall
28 May Kirrriemuir Hall (tbc)
4 June Monifieth Library
11 June Letham Hall
18 June Friockheim Hall
25 June Sports Centre, Montrose

BIG LOTTERY FUND – UPDATE

At a recent meeting with Big Lottery Fund staff it was highlighted that they are not getting many applications for green space, waste or recycling projects under the Growing Community Assets strand. Got any project ideas?

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

• ARTS
• CHILDREN
• COMMUNITY
• ENVIRONMENT
• EUROPEAN FUNDING
• HEALTH
• RELIGIONV
• VOLUNTEERS
• YOUTH
• ARTS

ARTS

 

SCOTTISH MUSIC FUTURES FUND NEW

The scheme - The Scottish Executive has announced that the country's music industry is set to profit from a new £500,000 fund. The Scottish Music Futures Fund will be used to support the music stars of tomorrow. In addition to the funding scheme, the industry can look forward to the benefits of extra and better co-ordinated support from the country's enterprise networks.

We don’t have any further details at the moment, but will pass them on when we find out more.

CHILDREN

HILDEN CHARITABLE TRUST

The scheme – the Hilden Charitable Trust provides grants to support local summer play schemes. Priority is given to schemes working with refugees and minority ethnic groups as well as those tackling homelessness and prisoner rehabilitation and resettlement.
Amount – up to £1,000
Contact - Application forms will be available from 2nd April from - The Secretary 34 North End Road London W14 0SH. Telephone. 020 7603 1525

LANKELLYCHASE SUMMER PLAY SCHEMES

The scheme - the LankellyChase Foundation is inviting applications for small grants to support summer play schemes throughout the UK. Play schemes must benefit children between 5-13 years old and should preferably be local and last 4-6 weeks. Preference is given to small play schemes that will benefit most from the small grants. Around 140 grants are made each year. Groups planning special activities for disadvantaged young people, or those who have a disability, or for children in refuges, will be given preference.
Amount - £200 - £500.
There is a simple application form, available at www.lankellychase.org.uk/downloads.htm or by contacting: The LankellyChase Foundation, 2 The Court, High Street, Harwell, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 0EY Tel: 01235 820044.
Deadline - you should apply as soon as possible, but certainly no later than 11 May 2007. Decisions will be announced in June.

COMMUNITY

KELLY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST

The scheme - to provide support to local community projects that provide direct benefits to, and make a difference to, the lives of local people. The Trust will consider both capital and revenue grants, and is particularly interested in innovative projects and in projects that work in partnership with other local activities to improve the overall quality of life in a given area. Applications will also be considered for core funding from relatively new organisations seeking to establish themselves.
Amount - grants are usually given in the range of £1,000 to £5,000 for local / regional registered charities.
Contact - The Kelly Family Trust, 9 Learnmonth Terrace, Edinburgh, EH4 1PG. 0131 315 4879 or email Armstrong@learnmonth9.freeserve.co.uk

ENVIRONMENT

THE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FUND (EJF) NEW

The scheme – grants are available to improve the quality of local environments in communities that suffer the effects of negative environmental impacts such as past or present industry, pollution or other damaging activities. Applications submitted from community organisations such as Community Councils or local community/voluntary groups are particularly welcome, although a range of organisations are eligible to apply, including local authorities and other agencies. However, awards will only be made where local communities are fully engaged in the design and delivery of the project. Projects typically supported by EJF will follow two themes: community facilities and amenities; and landscape, access and biodiversity. Partnership funding, whilst welcome, is not a requirement. Both capital and revenue projects are eligible.
To apply - organisations who wish to submit an application are encouraged to contact Forward Scotland and discuss their project in the first instance. Further details of the schemes and application packs can be obtained from: www.forward-scotland.org.uk/funding Tel: 0870 974 2325 ejf@forward-scotland.org.uk or write to Forward Scotland, The Lodge, Earlsgate House, St Ninian's Road, Stirling, FK8 2HE
Amount - grants of between £100,000 and £500,000 will be available.
Deadline - The first deadline is 25 April 2007, and successful projects will receive a decision around 8 weeks later. There will be a final deadline on 13 June although there is a desire that the majority of funds will be committed in the first round to allow the maximum time for project completion. All awards must be spent by March 2008.

THE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL RENEWAL SCHEME (CERS) NEW ROUND

The scheme – grants to support projects within communities that can demonstrate that they have been affected by local aggregates extraction activities, and which will improve the local environment for and with communities. Similarly to EJF, partnership funding is not a requirement, and the scheme aims to directly support community organisations in delivering their projects. and projects typically supported by CERS will be directed at the provision, restoration, protection or the promotion of understanding of one or more of the following three themes: landscape, habitats and local biodiversity; the built or cultural environment, including historic, geological or archaeological heritage; and community recreational amenities.
Amount - There is no minimum grant size but an upper limit of £100,000.
To apply - organisations who wish to submit an application are encouraged to contact Forward Scotland and discuss their project in the first instance. Further details of the schemes and application packs can be obtained from: www.forward-scotland.org.uk/funding Tel: 0870 974 2324 cers@forward-scotland.org.uk or write to Forward Scotland, The Lodge, Earlsgate House, St Ninian's Road, Stirling , FK8 2HE
Deadline - The first deadline is 25 April 2007, and successful projects will receive a decision around 8 weeks later. There will be a final deadline on 13 June although there is a desire that the majority of funds will be committed in the first round to allow the maximum time for project completion. All awards must be spent by March 2008.

ANGUS COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT GRANT SCHEME NEW

The scheme – The Open Golf Championship returns to Carnoustie in July 2007. In advance of this, Angus Council are offering small grants for environmental improvements in areas which will be widely seen by visitors, to brighten up and enhance the area. This scheme covers the whole of Angus, not just Carnoustie. Eligible projects include flower planting or screening, hanging baskets, repainting of fences or railings, improving derelict areas, removal of graffiti, litter picking. Work must take place between 1 May and 30 September 2007.
Amount - Maximum grant award is £500. This can be for the total cost of your project or a contribution towards it.
Eligible organisations – constituted local community or voluntary groups, local partnerships, businesses or retailers. Schools cannot apply but can be part of a community or partnership bid. Not open to individuals.
To apply – Contact the external funding team for an application form (see above re change of address as of 26 March 2007).
Deadline – No deadline. Grants will be awarded on a first come-first served basis.

EUROPEAN FUNDING

ANGUS PESCA SMALL GRANTS SCHEME NEW

The scheme – The Tayside/Fife PESCA Programme was a successful EU programme that ran from 1994-1999 and supported various projects along the Angus coast from Arbroath to Montrose. From the interest money accrued on this programme, we are now able to offer a one-off grant scheme.
Amount – 100% or part funding available. Maximum amount is £6,000 but a number of smaller grants may be awarded.
Criteria – applications can be submitted by Angus Council, Angus College, other public sector agencies, constituted voluntary and community groups. Applications can only be for activities in the area between and including Arbroath and Montrose.
Contact – Contact the external funding team for an application form (see above re change of address as of 26 March 2007).
Deadline – 30 March 2007.

FRAMEWORK 7 PROGRAMME

The scheme – funding for research in science, engineering and technology. The Regions of Knowledge section of the Research Capacity element of the fund is aimed at applicants, including local authorities, responding to a need to enhance science and technology for economic development.
Local authorities are encouraged to find a university as a lead partner. Actual research is not necessary, as projects can be research strategies that contribute to regional economic development.
The thematic priorities in 2007 are
• Bringing the benefits of research to SMEs
• Research and rural economies to develop dynamic rural and maritime knowledge economies
Amount – a total budget of €50.5m over 7 years (2007-13) Up to 100% funding is available for projects
Criteria – there must be a minimum of three participants (one research entity, one public authority and one enterprise). There is no requirement for an international partner.
Contact –http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/
Deadline – the first deadline is 24 April 2007

HEALTH

COMMUNITY ACTION IN THE FIELD OF PUBLIC HEALTH 2003-2008

The scheme -a call has been published for proposals to the Programme of Community Action in the Field of Public Health 2003-2008. All applicants will need to respond to the work plan for 2007 that was adopted on 12 February 2007. This is the last year of the current programme, and the call for proposals is concentrating on filling the gaps left by the 267 projects that have been supported since the programme was established. The new Executive Agency for the Public Health Programme will have a key role in decisions about the 2007 work plan’s implementation.
Amount - around €34 million is available overall. Projects must be innovative and last no more than 3 years. As a rule, grants cannot exceed 60% of eligible costs.

There are possibilities for projects that -

• Improve linkages between national and regional web sites and web sites of non-governmental organisations and the EU health portal.
• Address good practice in conveying health-related life skills, in particular for children and young people, covering both risk and protective factors with an impact on lifestyles and behaviours. Projects should also show awareness of wider socio-economic considerations and contribute to reduce health inequalities. This particularly relates to tobacco and alcohol use, and the use of drugs.
• Good practices in education programmes on nutrition and physical activity, including schools.
• Pilot support for collaborative multi-stakeholder initiatives on healthy lifestyle in communities focusing on specific vulnerable groups, in particular children.
• Effectiveness of actions to change consumer behaviour with respect to food choice and physical activity.
• Evidence or tools to support policy-making in the area of marketing foods for children.
• Enhancement of physical activity by creating healthy environments and involving other sectors (e.g. urban planning, transport, architecture).
• Innovative strategies to promote safer sex among adolescents and high-risk populations, including access to targeted services, and improved awareness of sexually transmitted infections and their prevention.
• Developing a mechanism for identifying and reviewing good practice, which integrates knowledge from existing projects, and includes measures fostering the visible recognition of leadership practice in mental health promotion, mental disorder prevention, combating stigma, promoting inclusion of people with mental health problems and their human rights.
• Supporting leadership and networking for the broad integration of mental health promotion and mental disorder prevention at the workplace, enhancing positive mental health and work life balance.

Contact - full details are available at http://ec.europa.eu/phea/calls/call_for_proposals_en.html http://ec.europa.eu/phea/calls/call_for_proposals_en.html
Deadline - applications should be sent to the European Commission by 21 May.

RELIGION

THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION

The scheme - The Anchor Foundation supports Christian charities concerned with social inclusion particularly through ministries of healing and the arts. Applications are considered at twice yearly trustees meetings in April and November and need to be received by 28th February or 31st August each year. They do not give grants to individuals but will consider applications for either capital or revenue funding
Amount - in any one year, the grant range to a project is between £500 and £10,000.
Contact - further information and the application form are available from www.theanchorfoundation.org.uk.
Deadline - 31 August 2007

VOLUNTEERS

UK VOLUNTARY ENDEAVOUR AWARDS

The scheme - Nationwide has announced that its annual Awards for Voluntary Endeavour are open to nominations.
The aim of the scheme is to recognise individuals and groups throughout the UK, who have made an outstanding
contribution to their local community.
Eligibility - the scheme is aimed at anyone whose voluntary work or community activity has made a significant
contribution to their community. Nominees can include unpaid volunteers or paid employees of charities or
community groups that provide a valuable community service. Nominees must demonstrate outstanding endeavour
in contributing to their community.
Contact - for guidelines and proposal form - http://www.nationwide.co.uk/about_nationwide/community_and_environmental_affairs/nationwide_awards_for_voluntary_endeavour/
Deadline - the closing date for nominations is 30 April 2007, with the national winners being announced at Lords Cricket Club in November 2007.

YOUTH

CAMELOT FOUNDATION - TRANSFORMING LIVES FUND

The scheme - The Camelot Foundation has announced that the next funding round under its "Transforming Lives" programme will be launched on the 30th March 2007. The Transforming Lives programme spends £1.5 million each year to develop new approaches and creative ideas for re-connecting marginalised young people (aged 11 - 25) to the mainstream of UK life. The funding is open to registered charities that work with young people that fall within the Foundations priority groups. These are; young parents or those at risk of becoming young parents; young exiles newly arrived in the UK; young people with mental health problems; and young disabled people. Each funding round of this programmes focuses upon a different theme. Recent themes have included; hate crime and victimisation; tackling negative stereotypes; young people living in rural areas; and sexual health information.
Contact - http://www.camelotfoundation.org.uk/
Deadline – not announced yet.

PUBLICATIONS

Two research reports of interest to the voluntary sector have recently been published on the Scottish Executive website
Review of Support Service Needs of Voluntary Organisations: Perceptions of Users and Providers - Research findings produced for the Scottish Executive. The research was done to establish the support needs of voluntary organisations, compare this with available services, and make recommendations for areas for action. It is available at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/02/19110244/0

Full Cost Recovery in the Voluntary Sector Impact Assessment - Research Findings
Report on costs and impacts of the implementation of the principle of Full Cost Recovery in the public sector contracts with the voluntary sector. Available at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/02/15094201/0

FUNDING SUCCESS

Big Lottery Fund awards under their new Investing in Communities Programme have been given to two Angus groups. Fantastic news!

AUGMENT, in Arbroath, has received £539,542 The Angus Community Clubhouse will provide greater financial independence, social inclusion and better transferable skills to people with mental health concerns and dual diagnosis. The 'clubhouse' will be a community resource, providing members with the opportunity to take part in all of the running aspects and gain skills to aid recovery. There will also be a community café and craft shop, which will help generate income streams and integrate members with the wider community.

Monifieth Befriending Scheme has received £117,420 The project will run for five years and will benefit 102 socially isolated people and 7 organisations.

This newsletter was produced by the External Funding Team, Economic Development Unit,
Infrastructure Services Department, Angus Council,
9 Castle Street, Forfar DD8 3AE
Tel: 01307 473752 email externalfunding@angus.gov.uk