17/06/2008
Grants offered for good ideas
Community groups in Liverpool are being invited to bid for cash to fund projects that benefit their community.
Liverpool City Council has made available £180,000 to support community initiatives which contribute to the well being of residents in 20 wards in the City.
Councillor Marilyn Fielding, Liverpool's executive member for Neighbourhood Services, said: "I am delighted that local ward councillors will have an opportunity to award grants to local groups which can make a big difference to the quality of life in their areas."
"We expect the scheme to be extremely popular so we will give priority to those bids which are as inclusive as possible and have long-lasting benefits for the community."
The council hopes the grants will help more local people engage with local councillors and neighbourhood committees when they see immediate tangible results. The Fund called 'The Councillors' Community Initiative Fund' (CCIF) aims to be a fast track scheme with as little time as possible between application and decision.
Applications are particularly welcomed which enable communities from different backgrounds to get together.
Grants range from £300 to £5,000 and priority will be given to grass roots groups based in and benefiting residents in their own ward.
No grants will be given for religious purposes, political activities, to individuals or for social care or health care. More details of the fund which launches on 26th June are available in the application pack.
For information on whether CCIF grants are available in your area ring the Community Resources Unit on 225-2316 or email: corporate.grants@liverpool.gov.uk
Application packs are downloadable at:
http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/Community_and_living/Community_Grants/index.asp
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