COVID-19 Community Fund update
Our COVID-19 Community Fund, which has awarded more than £673,000 to 249 organisations, comes to a close after six months of supporting charities, voluntary groups and parish and town councils working hard to support vulnerable Nottinghamshire residents impacted by the pandemic.
Despite our Community Fund ending the support for funding doesn't stop there. Further grants are still available via the Emergency Assistance Fund. (Scroll down for further information)
So, we'd like to take this opportunity to thank you Nottinghamshire.
A message of thanks from the Leader of the County Council, Cllr Kay Cutts, MBE...
“I’m proud of the way the Community Fund and the hard work and dedication of volunteers has made a real difference to people’s lives and helped thousands of residents get through a very tough time.”
In light of the new ‘rule of six’ guidance on all gatherings we are looking to start arranging outdoor photo opportunities again to help promote LIS-funded projects! (subject to social distancing)
Things will have to be done a little differently of course. A maximum of five people can be in a (socially distanced) line up – allowing for one person to take the photos.
If you have received funding through our Local Improvement Scheme Fund, tell us all about your project so we can celebrate the work you do to help your local community. Send us the details via the link below.
Funding available
 Nottinghamshire charities, community and voluntary groups, and other organisations can still apply to access funding through our Emergency Assistance Fund to help deliver projects or services that support residents in need of food, other essentials and advice as a result of COVID-19.
 From swap shop events to repair workshops, community gardens to food waste reduction initiatives and composting schemes...Do you have a community project that helps people in Nottinghamshire to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle?
Schools, Community Groups and Charities can apply for grants of up to £1000 to help fund projects that encourage Nottinghamshire to be more sustainable.
Applications close 28 September 2020.
 Are you part of a voluntary, community and social enterprise organisation?
Do you work with expectant parents, or children up to the age of 2½? If so read below...
You can now bid for grants of up to £510,000 a year for 3 years, to help children get the best start in life.
The fund is for children from disadvantaged backgrounds or BAME groups and is about improving health and well-being.
Applications close Friday 30 October 2020.
To find out more please email earlyhoodservices@nottscc.gov.uk, or click the link below.
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