Grassroots Grants are funded by the Office of the Third Sector and will run from Summer 2008 to March 2011. Devon Community Foundation is delivering the programme in Devon, Torbay and Plymouth. A total of £1.4 million is available in grants for small community and voluntary groups meeting local community needs.

WHO CAN APPLY? 

Not-for-profit organisations, which meet local community needs and have:

• been in operation for at least 12 months prior to December 31st of the year before they apply
• an annual turnover of less than £20,000 (taken as an average of the last three years)
• a local management committee and are volunteer run
• a governing document, such as a constitution

WHO CAN’T APPLY?

Statutory organisations, regional or local offices of national organisations, projects promoting political activities, commercial ventures, individuals, projects for the sole benefit of animals /plants, other grant making organisations. If in doubt about your eligibility please ring Devon Community Foundation before you apply.

HOW MUCH CAN YOU APPLY FOR?

A maximum of £5,000 over the 3 year life of the programme. This can be one grant or separate grants totalling £5,000.

ELIGIBLE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

• Is there an identified need?
• Is the group well established and effective?
• Is the project realistic and well planned?
• Will the project make a difference to the community, groups and individuals?
• Is the project value for money?

CAN WE GET HELP WITH OUR APPLICATION?

Yes. Devon Community Foundation provides a free support service.

Please call the Foundation on 01884 235887 for a referral.

 HOW DO WE APPLY?

On-line: You can access the application form via the Devon Community Foundation website - go to www.devoncf.com

By email or post. We can send you an application form sent by email or post. Please ring Kathy on 01884 235887 or email grants@devoncf.com

Completed application forms should be returned to Devon Community Foundation, together with a copy of your group’s constitution, accounts for the last 3 years and any appropriate policies. Grants are payments in advance. You cannot apply for a grant to cover costs and services that have already been bought, ordered or committed.

The Foundation actively encourages applications to be submitted on-line, but you will need to post pages on which original signatures are required, together with any supporting documents you are unable to send electronically.