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How to Apply

Essex Community Foundation manages a number of funds, many of which are tailored to the individual wishes of our donors.  However, with just a few exceptions, all you have to do is complete a General Application Form and we will find the right fund for you, if you have any questions just call us on 01245 356018. For a Grassroots Grants application please click here

 

Please ensure you read the Application Guidelines before completing the General Application form:

Application Guidelines

General Application

If the application form is not compatible with your word processor (e.g. MS Works) please click here to download the PDF version

PDF Application form General Application (PDF Version)

Deadlines: The deadlines for applications are 9th January and 9th September.

Whilst we hope to have further funds available before September we cannot give any  specific information at present and would ask you to review this page regularly for further updates.

Targeted Support Fund

Please use the following form for applications to the Targeted Support Fund

Word Icon Targeted Support Fund Application Form and Guidelines

Please note this fund is available for registered charities and social enterprises working in Southend

Deadline: Applications must be received at the Foundation by 12 noon on 29th June 2009

Grassroots Grants

Please use the following form for applications to the Grassroots Grants initiative:

Word IconGrassroots Grants Application Form and Guidlelines

Deadlines: Applications must be received at the Foundation by 12 noon on Wednesday 8 April and 8 July 2009, future deadlines will be published on this website at a later date. Please note that the May and June 2009 grant rounds have been cancelled.

 

The following funds require a specific Application Form:

 

High Sheriffs Award

Criteria: To support local initiatives devised to make communities safer places to work and Live
Maximum Grant: £1000

Deadlines: The deadline for applications is 1 December 2009

 High Sheriffs' Awards
www.highsheriffs.com

 

Crimebeat

Criteria: To support projects identified and implemented by young people to make their communities safer.
Maximum grant: £750

Deadlines: The deadline for applications is 1 December 2009

 Essex Crimebeat (part of the High Sheriffs' Fund):
www.national-crimebeat.org.uk

Marion Ruth Courtauld Educational Fund

Criteria: to support voluntary and community groups working with people of any age, but preferably under 25, providing general educational training and development within the Braintree District. Also for individuals living in the Braintree District who are in education and looking to develop their skills.

For applicants from organisations please complete the General Application form

Individuals should complete the individual application form.

 


 

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