11 August 2011

If your community, voluntary or faith group has a project and wants to make a difference in the North East Community Assembly area (Firth Park, Burngreave, Southey and Shiregreen / Brightside Wards) then you can apply for the following grants:

Small Grants
Small grants are targeted at small local voluntary, community and self-help groups that promote the wellbeing of people and communities at risk of social exclusion by providing activities in a group-based setting. Downloadable documents can be found at: http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/northeast

Deadlines: 5:00pm, 12 September and 31 October 2011

Funding for Festivals and Events
Groups applying for a community festival grant should be locally based and involve local people in their organisation. Groups should be located in and operate within the Community Assembly area. The maximum grant that you can apply for is £500 for smaller neighbourhood festivals, or up to £2,000 for big festivals that expect an attendance of 2000 people or more. Documents can be found at: http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/northeastnews

Deadlines: 5:00pm, 12 September and 31 October 2011

Contact: Hannah Isherwood, Assembly Officer, North East Community Assembly
Telephone: 0114 203 7646
Email: hannah.isherwood@sheffield.gov.uk
Website: http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/in-your-area/community-assemblies/northeast/funding
For information on all the Community Assembly grants available across Sheffield visit the Sheffield City Council website or contact them using the information below:

Contact: Small Grants Team
Telephone: 0114 273 4113
Email: accountablebody.services@sheffield.gov.uk
Website: http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/in-your-area/grants/smallgrants