Neighbourhood Fund
Summary
The Neighbourhood Fund aims to support small-scale projects that will improve the quality of life in local communities and make a real difference to the neighbourhood or the environment in and around the district.
Before our panel make a decision on your bid for funding you may have the opportunity to present the proposed project, and you may be asked to take part in publicity about it.
Printable forms
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Download the Neighbourhood Fund Expression of Interest form [DOC, 50 Kb]
Further information
Projects should:
- Benefit the local community;
- Encourage local people to get involved;
- Be in consultation with the community and local councillors;
- Be a one-off with any future additional costs funded by the organisation;
- Be based in South Norfolk;
- Be undertaken by a not-for-profit voluntary organisation, community group or registered charity running activities or projects that benefit the residents of your Neighbourhood.
Projects should not:
- Benefit individuals
- Fund education provision in schools
- Support political, religious or lobby groups
- Provide sponsorship for charity travel – eg bike rides or trekking
- Have already happened - expenditure already incurred cannot be applied for
- Be for commercial or profit-making organisations
- Meet the cost of statutory responsibilities
Budget for the Neighbourhood Fund
Grants of up to £2,000 are available for one-off pieces of expenditure if projects or activities meet the priorities of the Community Strategy or the Corporate Plan. The themes for the Community Strategy are – Children and Young People, Safer and Stronger Communities, Healthier Communities and Older People, Economic Development and the Environment.
How Do I apply?
To apply you need to speak to your local Councillor about your proposed project and make sure it meets the Council's agreed community priorities. If you know who your local Councillor is, find their contact details on our Councillors page. If you aren't sure who your Councillor is, find out by choosing your town or parish from our Parish information page.
Complete the Expression of Interest Form (available under 'Downloads' above) and return it to us (address & email address are on the form). This gives us an early indication of a potential project.
We will then contact you to discuss your project further and to offer advice. If we are satisfied that the project is suitable, an application form will be sent to you.
How to increase your chances of getting money
Please note that the above criteria is not exclusive and that you will be much more likely to receive money if you:
- are clear about exactly how you will spend the money;
- will be able to demonstrate that it will make a difference;
- can show what you have achieved so far;
- are responding to local needs and aspirations, and;
- can show the project encourages networking and new partnerships to be formed.
Additional funding information
If you have a South Norfolk strategic project that fits into the themes of the Community Strategy, you may be eligible to apply to South Norfolk Alliance Fund – further details of this can be obtained from the Partnerships & Neighbourhood Manager, South Norfolk Alliance, South Norfolk House, Swan Lane, Long Stratton, NR15 2XE Tel: (01508) 533925. Email: alliance@s-norfolk.gov.uk.
If you have a project that will cost more than the maximum awarded under the Neighbourhood Fund (£2,000), please speak to the Funding Officer, South Norfolk Council, Swan Lane, Long Stratton, Norwich NR15 2XE. Tel: 01508 533642 Email: grants@s-norfolk.gov.uk.
Please talk through your project with our Funding Officer before completing an application to the Neighbourhood Fund, so that you get the appropriate support .
Related pages on this website
Contact us
| contact officer/team: | Community Funding Officer |
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| web: | online enquiry form |
| email: | grants@s-norfolk.gov.uk |
| telephone: | 01508 533642 |
| minicom/textphone: | 01508 533622 |
| address: | South Norfolk Council South Norfolk House Swan Lane Long Stratton Norwich NR15 2XE |
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