News from the Isle of Wight Community Fund (IWCF) of grants available for those helping disadvantaged 16-25 year olds. Ed
The Isle of Wight Community Fund (IWCF) is encouraging local groups to apply for funding as it opens its 2011 grant programmes.
There are two streams of funding this year, the main ‘IWCF’ grant programme and the new ‘Isle of Wight Grassroots’ programme which has been created from donations from local business and individuals such as Red Funnel, Wightlink, Brian Gardener, and Cowes Week Ltd.
Helping disadvantaged young people
Both funds aim to support disadvantaged people on the Island, primarily in the 16 to 25 age range.
The focus of the IWCF fund is for projects which provide support and training opportunities. The Grassroots programme can provide funding for projects which help people to lead healthier lives or develop opportunities for playing sport.
Range of grants available
Grants from £250 to £5,000 are available to voluntary and community groups and non-profit making organisations. The IWCF is especially interested in supporting smaller groups where a small grant can make a big difference.
The IWCF also continues to offer the Red Funnel Travel Voucher scheme, which can help groups with ferry costs of up to £250.
“In 2010 the IWCF awarded over £125,000 to groups on the Island through the various grant programmes we manage locally” explains Hamish Wilson, chair of the IWCF grant sub committee. “Local groups are going to play an increasing important role in communities on the Island, but finding vital funding to keep them going is proving harder than ever. We hope as many as possible will take advantage of the grants that we have available to offer them.”
How to apply
The IWCF has a simple and straightforward application process and welcomes applications from established organisations as well as new groups and projects.
Full details can be found on the website. Simply click on the ‘Apply for a Grant Button’.
You can also contact Krissy Lloyd at [email protected] or by phone on 07563 594307 if you would like more information about the IWCF and its grant programmes. The deadline for Expressions of Interest is 18th February.
