Grant Funding for
Organisations
Applications for Grant Funding 2013/14 - Now closed
From 2013 the Council will be operating under a revised
framework and criteria for discretionary grants. It will consider
committing increased funds of £300k to enable longer term funding
of community and cultural organisations and groups to better enable
future planning and delivery of work to reflect the
Council Plan priorities.
Applications will be considered according under one of the
three categories as detailed below and will be subject to
monitoring through a service level agreement;
- Strategic Cultural Partnerships Organisations
that deliver high quality work which provide a baseline for
cultural provision in the district, contribute to well-being and
act as a key economic driver and a key element in our local visitor
offer.
- Strategic Community Arts & Events
Organisations that provide, high quality community
activity throughout the district which are a cornerstone of
cultural activity in South Lakeland. Smaller organisations which
promote cultural events or provide facilities which have an appeal
beyond local (ward) boundaries.
- Strategic Community Partnership
Organisations that provide, invaluable support and advice
to our community and pivotal bench marking economic data. They are
community organisations which regularly provide key elements of
community action and support in the district.
SLDC Officers will consider all application forms and supporting
documents before making recommendations on grant funding based on
the information provided. The recommendations will be scrutinised
by elected Councillors (Grants Advisory Panel), before being
considered as a delegated executive decision. The decision making
process incorporates a period of “call in” whereby other Members
may seek to scrutinise the final decision made.
Timetable
- The timetable for 2013/14 grant applications is as follows;
·
- Closing Date for applications - 15 February
2013
- Grants Panel Meeting - 1 March 2013
- Confirmation of Grant Funding – 18 March 2013 following “call
in period”
- Funding Agreements completed - April/May 2013
Application Form and Associated Documents
Grant Applications 2012/13
Grant Monitoring Report - Don't forget to monitor your activity
or event
Successful applicants for Community Grant Aid funding in
2012/13 will need to complete and return a Grant Aid Monitoring
Report. Details on where to send the completed report are
included on the report.
Download SLDC Community
Grant Aid Monitoring Report (PDF).
Other Websites for Funding Opportunities
If you require help in writing grant applications forms or
letters, Cumbria CVS are able to provide advice and support through
their Development Officers, they can be contacted on 01768
800350