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BIG
Lottery Funding
Supporting
21st Century Life
This
is one strand of the Investing in Communities programme relaunched
on June 30 2010 and will run until June 30 2015. The other
strands are Growing
Community Assets and
Life Transitions.
Supporting
21st Century Life wants to fund projects that build stronger
families and stronger communities. It aims to improve the
quality of family life by helping families most in need to
deal with the challenges of family life, intervening early
to prevent poverty and disadvantage and give children a better
chance in life.
What
is the funding for?
They
will fund projects that bring people together, create understanding,
help people think about their future and reduce isolation.
They expect to fund a wide range of activities and services
such as parenting and family support as well as advice and
tailored support to help people access services. Projects
can encourage mentoring, befriending and peer support. They
can also support activities, such as play, volunteering and
outdoor experiences.
They
have identified five challenges of family life they want to
fund and five outcomes, or long term changes, they want to
achieve through Supporting 21st Century Life. Full
details of these are available in the Guidance
Notes.
How
much money is available?
Between £10,000 and £1 million.
Who
can apply?
A wide range of organisations are eligible to apply. Eligible
organisations include voluntary and community organisations,
local authorities, community councils, social enterprises
and private companies (provided their grants do not contribute
to the profits they distribute). They cannot fund individuals
or sole traders. There are additional application criteria
for applicants to Growing Community Assets – see the
Investing in Communities guidance
for further details
When
to apply
At any time. Stage one applications will be assessed within
six weeks, and Stage two applications will be assessed within
four months. If projects receive development funding a further
4 weeks will apply.
How
to apply
•Before you apply they strongly advise you to contact
them on 0300 123 7110 or by email at enquiries.scotland@biglotteryfund.org.uk
to discuss your idea. They will tell you if they think your
project fits with their investment area outcomes and will
advise you on the next step. If you think you are eligible
to apply, look at their
apply page .
•Visit their
applicant help area where you can find additional guidance
on outcomes, full cost recovery and how to carry out an options
appraisal.
•Questions about Investing in Communities and its Growing
Community Assets investment area? Find
out more
Contact
Information team
Big Lottery Fund
1 Atlantic Quay
1 Robertson Street
Glasgow
G2 8 JB
Fax:
0141 242 1401
Textphone:
0141 242 1500
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