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Village
SOS
Village SOS aims
to build on the experience of ten projects funded under a
previous Village SOS programme and inspire the whole nation
to join in and take the bold step towards starting a new business
that will regenerate their own community.
Ongoing support,
including expert advice and events, is on offer to help community
led business ventures get off the ground, breathe new life
into their areas, create new jobs and improve the quality
of life of local people.
What
is the funding for?
They want to support inspiring business ideas that will bring
people together in villages across the UK and support activities
and enterprises that will tackle the challenges they face.
They're particularly
interested in giving money to enterprising ideas that will
use the skills of local people, and the area’s natural
resources, land and buildings.
How
much money is available?
The programme will provide about 250 grants between £10,000
and £30,000
Who
can apply?
Your idea must be for a community enterprise.
Your village must be in a rural area and have fewer than 3,000
people living in it.
They can only accept one entry per village.
You must
register on their website in order to apply.
When
to apply
you must complete
and submit your entry form by
5pm, Thursday 6 October 2011
How
to apply
They expect
a high demand for funding. To have the best chances of success,
use the resources Village SOS has to offer, including the
Communites, UK Forums and our Advice Line on 0845 434 9123.
Go to their website
and follow the links.
Key
words: community entreprise, village
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