Community Resources funding

 Details of our Grant Funded programmes are below.

Note: Business grants and arts/cultural grants are not funded by the CRU. See the business grants and arts/cultural grants webpages for more information about these types of grants.

Austin Smith Memorial - Small Grants Fund

Please note that funding for the Austin Smith Memorial Small Grants Fund has now closed.

Please be aware that the funding is only available if you are based in the Princes Park ward.

The Liverpool 8 Law Centre has created the Austin Smith Memorial Fund in recognition of Father Smith's significant community work in the Toxteth area.

How to apply and further guidance

Please note, applicants who have received a successful grant from the Austin Smith Fund this year (2011-12) cannot apply.

• Application pack and guidance.
• Conditions of Funding.
• Budget breakdown form.
• Event planning guide.

At the bottom of this page there are safeguarding publications that may assist you in the preparation and completion of the application.  If you require further information or assistance please contact us.

What we fund directory

The 'What we fund 11-12' directory provides details of the entire voluntary and community sector (VCS) projects funded through the Community Resources Unit in 2011-12. The funding programme is diverse and funds community led projects under the following themes:

• Community legal advice.
• Domestic violence.
• Stronger communities.
• Capacity building.

The total investment in the programme is over £3.2 million and underpins the City Council’s recognition of the important role of the VCS in building sustainable, inclusive and caring communities especially in the current economic climate.

Information for 2011/12 funding programme grant recipients

• Monitoring and payment schedule.
• CRU account requirements.

Monitoring resources

The following sample resources will help with the monitoring of your project:

• CRU standard equality monitoring form.
• Record keeping toolkit (stronger communities theme).
• Active beneficiary spreadsheet (stronger communities theme).

Safeguarding

• Liverpool City Council Adult Safeguarding procedures.
• Liverpool City Council Child Safeguarding procedures.

Environment

• Environmental policy template.
• Every Action Counts - A guide to greening your office.

Service standards

• Download the Community Resources Unit standards of service.