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Local Member Grants Scheme in Lancashire

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Expires:

Total: 25000

Individual: 2000

Minimum company size: 1

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Overview

Our Local Member Grants Scheme helps our county councillors to support the vital work of voluntary, community and faith sector (VCFS) groups.

The grants can be used to fund projects that will directly benefit the community, from gardening workshops and knit and natter sessions, to football activities to help young people stay active.

Groups can apply for a grant, and their local county councillor will decide which applications are accepted and award a grant from their own budget.

The annual Local Member Grant budget for each county councillor will be £2,000 for each financial year.



Who can apply

Voluntary, community and faith sector (VCFS) groups working with local people in Lancashire that:

  • have a constitution, set of rules, or articles of association in place
  • have a group bank or building society account
  • are a not-for-profit organisation

Who cannot apply:

  • Parish and town councils
  • individuals
  • schools, colleges, academies or universities. However, we can fund parent, teachers and friends associations.
  • NHS organisations
  • local authorities, police, fire or rescue services

What the grants will fund

Local Member Grants can be used to fund specific projects that benefit the community directly. They cannot fund running costs.

Projects must fit in with our corporate priorities, particularly 'better lives for all' and 'stronger communities'.

Examples of what we can fund:

  • New equipment – such as computer tablets, gaming equipment or tools for gardening
  • Materials to help groups deliver their objectives – such as books or information display boards
  • Improvements to make activities more accessible, such as wheelchair ramps or accessible seating
  • Group activities such as outings and fitness sessions
  • Any other one-off costs to help groups deliver community projects
We can't fund

  • "core funding" such as staffing, salary costs, office rental expenses
  • Political and religious activity (as set out in our VCFS compact) may not be funded, although political and religious groups may apply for funding for community activities.
  • Research
  • Projects or activities that run contrary to county council policies or are unlawful
Grants cannot be awarded retrospectively.

Even if your project meets the above criteria, your group may not be awarded a grant. The decision on whether to approve the funding will be made by your local county councillor.

Please note that the Scheme cannot act as a means of emergency funding. Applications will be processed promptly but it is recommended that you apply for funding as soon as possible and at least one month in advance of your project.


Grant funding levels

The minimum amount groups can apply for and be awarded towards their project is £100. The maximum amount groups can apply for and be awarded is £2000.

Groups can apply to more than one county councillor, however, the total amount cannot exceed more than £2000.

The maximum grant will be determined by each county councillor but will not exceed the amount they have available from their annual local member grant budget for the year.




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