DfC Small Grants for Volunteering - Open
DfC Small Grants for Volunteering - Now open for
Applications
We are happy to announce
that DfC have managed to secure funding towards the Volunteering Small
Grants Programme for 2019/2020. These small grants are a lifeline to
the voluntary/community sector and we welcome this encouraging
development. Limavady Community Development Initiative Ltd (LCDI), acting
as lead for the Association of Independent Volunteer Centres (AIVC) & North
West Volunteer Centre, are responsible for administering the Volunteering Small
Grants programme as part of NI's Volunteering Strategy "Join in, get
involved: build a better future".
The 2019/2020 grants are
being limited to £1,200 and can only be used for the
following:
- Volunteer Recognition Event / Thank-You Event (Subsistence)
- Travel
- PPE (Protective Clothing)
- Training – the Volunteer Centres are the ideal choice to do the training through and they will help you through all stages from choice of training, to getting the correct paperwork for your small grant (details of Volunteer Centres attached)
- Heat
- Light
- Rent
- Insurance
The deadline for return of completed applications is 12noon Monday 28th October 2019.
Please Note: It is anticipated that the eligible grant period will run from January 2020 - March 2020. Any group applying should be made aware of this and advised not to apply for a full years rent/insurance etc. as this will be pro-rated down to three months.
Application Form
Guidance Notes