Grassroots Grants Programme

If you are small group working in Leicester City and have an average turnover of less than £20,000 over the last three years you may be eligible to apply to the Grassroots Grants programme available in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

VAL in partnership with Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation has secured small grant funding of £1,244, 738.20 available in small grants from September 2008 – 2011.

This small grant programme is available to fund a wide range of projects including the following:

* Costs of putting on a local event or workshop
* Venue Hire or Rental Costs
* Training for Volunteers
* The cost of attending a conference or event

For further details regarding what the funding can be used for please see the Application Form and Guidance notes available on the Val website www.voluntaryactionleicester.org.uk or call Dave Sharpe on 0116 2575047.

The deadline for the submission of applications for Leicester Projects is 22nd December 2008 with the outcome being announced in January 2009.

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