New grants announced for community groups

 

A new Welsh Church Act Grant and Youth Led Grant for the 2022 – 2023 Financial Year have been announced by DVSC at the Llangollen Funding Fair with both grants now open for applications.   “Both the Welsh Church Act and Youth Led Grant have been big successes over the last few years, giving local groups here in Denbighshire the opportunity to make a real contribution across the county. We are looking forward to seeing a wide range of different projects applying again this year,” explains Rhys Hughes Enterprise and Learning Officer at DVSC.   Youth Led Grant   The Youth Led Grants Scheme is here to support a small range of volunteering projects and activities that are led and carried out by young people. The applications are selected and recommended by a panel of young people aged 14-25.   £5000 is available to support a range of small volunteering projects and activities, led and carried out by young people which contribute towards the seven Well-being of Future Generations Act (2015) goals:   A Prosperous Wales A Resilient Wales A More Equal Wales  A Healthier Wales A Wales of Cohesive Communities A Wales of Vibrant Culture & Thriving Welsh Language A Globally Responsible Wales The deadline for this years grant round is the 8th of August with a decision made on applications later that month.   To apply for the grant, fill out DVSC’s online application here.   Once you have accessed the document please click File in the top left corner and download to get your modifiable version.   DVSC are also looking for young people aged between 14 – 25 to join our Youth Panel for the Youth Led Grant. This will give young people the opportunity to become decision makers on the allocation of funding for youth led projects taking place in the community. Welsh Church Act Grant   Grants of up to £500 are available for local constituted organisations (including registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations, community groups who have been constituted for more than 6 months, parish or community councils, community interest companies, social enterprises, and uniformed groups). Other entities can be considered at the discretion of our volunteer led Grant Panel.   The grant priorities this year will be: Relating to or based in church run premises On the theme of dementia On the theme of loneliness and isolation Promotes wellbeing Supporting people with learning disabilities Volunteer community activity We are operating a rapid grant decision-making process with applications being considered on a rolling basis until funds are disbursed.  You will hear from us within 14 days of submission if your application has been successful. Apply as soon as possible to ensure your initiative or project receives funding!   To apply for the grant, fill out DVSC’s online application here.   Once you have accessed the document please click File in the top left corner and download to get your modifiable version.   If you want advice and guidance on the above grants contact DVSC’s bilingual Community Support team member, rhys@dvsc.co.uk or call him on 01824 702 441.