SYOF Legacy Fund A
9.3.11 THE SYOF Legacy Fund A being administered by the South Yorkshire Community Foundation has received an overwhelming response.
To date over 60 applications have been received totalling more than £420,000, more than double the money available.
Due to this over subscription, the independent panel judged every application strictly against satisfaction of the fund's two main priorities:
- Groups aiming to improve governance and leadership with the Third Sector.
- Groups looking to bring communities together in order to enhance their voice and capacity to influence.
A FINAL deadline has been set for applications to the SYOF Legacy Fund A.
In order to be considered for a grant, signed applications must be arrive at the SYCF office by 12 noon on Monday, March 14.
Due to the high volume of applications already received we suggest that groups ensure they meet the fund's priorities before submitting an application.
INSPIRATIONAL groups that are making a significant difference to the voluntary sector are invited to apply for a grant from the new SYOF Legacy Fund A.
Grants of £1,600 to £7,500 are available for voluntary, community or faith-based organisations based in and operating in South Yorkshire.
Priority will be given to groups and projects that aim to improve governance and leadership within the Third Sector or bring communities together in order to enhance their voice and capacity to influence.
Applications must clearly demonstrate the benefit of their proposals to South Yorkshire communities. Funding can be provided for anything which it can be demonstrated is needed to achieve the specified outcome, including:
- Training
- Travel expenses
- Staff costs
- Other core costs
- Equipment
- Continuation Funding
- Pilot projects
The focus of your application should be on demonstrating how the grant will enable your organisation to make a significant difference.
Applicant groups must be able to demonstrate that they involve their members in decision making.
The funding has been provided as part of the legacy funding from South Yorkshire Open Forum (SYOF).
How to apply
Applicants should download and read the SYOF Legacy Fund A Overview sheet and Application form guidelines that include the fund's basic eligibility criteria and guidance on completing the form, before filling out the SYOF A Application form and returning it to the South Yorkshire Community Foundation.
SYOF Legacy Fund A Overview sheet
SYOF Legacy Fund A Application form guidelines
SYOF Legacy Fund A Application form
The deadline for completed applications will be Monday, March 14.
For more information call 0114 2429000 to speak to a member of the Grants team.
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