Project Grants

What is the fund for?

The fund is to support people living in Park and east Warley to have the skills and jobs that they need to achieve economic security, satisfaction and good health.

We are specifically looking to fund activities that:

• Increase employment opportunities for people living in Park and Warley particularly people who might face greater barriers such as:

  • • • Women

      • Single Parents

      • People with mental and physical health challenges

      • Black and minority ethnic people (BAME)

      • People over 50

      • Refugees

      • Care leavers

      • Those with English as a second language

• Develop skills, particularly digital skills, or new technologies

• Support young people to be work ready, and access work experience opportunities

• Address the climate emergency and support a low carbon economy in Park and Warley

• Something else? If you have a good idea we haven’t thought of – tell us!

Who can apply for Project Grants?

• Community, health, education, or support-giving organisations that are either based in or carry out their activities in the wards of Park and Warley.

• Groups of residents of Park and Warley that have come together to make things better for themselves and their community.

Who cannot apply?

• Organisations that work outside the project area

• Commercial businesses that are not for community benefit

How much can I apply for?

We haven’t set a limit on what you can apply for but that’s not say it’s a bottomless pot!

The Inclusive Economy project has a budget of £195,000 to fund a range of projects and activities. If you’ve got an idea for something that meets our priorities, give us call to discuss. Even if we’re not able to fund all your project we might be able to help in other ways.

Who decides?

The Inclusive Economy Steering Group is a group of local experts brought together to set the direction for and oversee the Inclusive Economy Project.

Decision-making members either live in Park or Warley, or represent organisations based in the project area.

How do I apply?

The first step is to summarise your project idea in our Proposal Form and one of our team will be in touch to discuss how you might be able to access funding.