FundingABC – Small Capital Project Fund

Small Capital Project Fund

Purpose:

For capital works projects, the purchase of equipment, or technical assistance for a capital project, where a proportion of match funding from Council is required.

Eligible Applicants:

Groups/projects must:

• Be a community or voluntary organisation (not for personal profit)
• Have 90% of beneficiaries in Council area
• Have provided evidence of security of tenure (for capital works projects) and evidence of potential costs (all projects)

Funding Covers:

Capital funding can be used to either purchase new assets or support the refurbishment of existing assets.

The Small Capital Project Fund is often used to fund things such as:

• Items of equipment (e.g. computers, kitchen, sports or play equipment)
• Small-scale refurbishment within existing buildings
• Professional advice as part of a larger project (e.g. surveyor costs)
• Improving energy efficiency (e.g. replacing windows or heating system)

Funding:

Up to £3,750 (max rate 75%). This means your group must contribute 25% of the funding required.

Grants available:

Small Capital Project Fund

Important information for Community Groups:

Due to feedback from groups, we are making it easier to manage applications for multiple groups, and making it easier to upload your most recent signed constitutions. You will now be asked to add your Community Group(s) as organisation(s) you’d like to make applications on behalf of to the Funding Hub before making applications, and to upload that organisation’s constitution.

Once you have uploaded your signed constitution to the system, you are no longer required to upload again with each application. You can still make changes to your constitution, and the latest version will be attached to new grants that you apply for at time of submission.

How to upload your constitution:

• You will be asked to register or sign in as normal
• If you are a new user, you will be asked to provide your name
• You will receive an email with your sign in link – please check your junk mail for this
• Click on the link to log into the ‘Grants Application Service’
• Click on the ‘Manage Organisations’ link at the top of the page
• Click ‘Add Organisation’ to enter your organisation(s) details. This will add your organisation(s) to the funding hub, which can be seen in the table
• If you are a returning user, your original organisation should already be added to the system. You will still need to upload your signed constitution against it
• Once you have added your organisation, click the ‘Upload’ button to upload your most recent signed Constitution (this could also be Trust deeds or Articles of Association)
• Once you have uploaded your constitution, click ‘Back to Home’
• Click on the grant you wish to apply for. When applying, you will now be asked to select which organisation you’re applying on behalf of
• When you submit your application, we will check to see if you have uploaded your constitution. You are required to supply it before applications can be submitted
• Once you have completed this process, then your constitution will automatically be linked to all your future applications. You will need to upload a signed constitution or relevant legal documentation

As this is a NEW process, please upload the latest signed version of your Constitution using the instructions above – even if you have submitted it to FAP previously.

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Guidance Notes:

HOW TO APPLY

1. Each grant has guidance notes – please ensure you read this fully.
2. Use the online Funding Hub Portal to complete your application online using the APPLY NOW button
3. Submit an application by the Deadline. Late applications will not be accepted.

For queries, email:

If you require further information, please contact Valerie Armstrong on 07515 607480 or Cheryl Siron on 07342 089535.