Essex Community Foundation manages a number of funds, many of which are tailored to the individual wishes of our donors. For the majority of our funds all you have to do is complete a General Application Form and we will find the right fund for you. All of our application forms are listed below, please read the guidelines before you complete any of them. If you have any questions call us on 01245 356018. Please note we do not fund work taking place outside of the administrative County of Essex, if your project is based in Romford, Ilford, Barking, Dagenham etc please contact the East London Community Foundation.
General Grants Round
Criteria: To support voluntary or community groups which are charitable in purpose and are working for the benefit of people in Essex, Southend and Thurrock.
Maximum Grant: £10,000 (average grant £3,500)
Deadlines: 9 January and 9 September each year (results within 10 weeks of deadline)
General Application (PDF Version)
Grassroots Grants
This incredibly successful programme has now come to a close as all funds have been spent.
LAA Thriving Third Sector
Criteria: To support the strategic development of the voluntary and community sector in Essex.
Maximum Grant: no set limit (circa £100,000 in total available for distribution)
Deadlines: A two stage application process with an Expression of Interest to be submitted by 9th September 2010, followed by a full application due in Feb 2011.
Application guidelines are available here if you wish to discuss a proposal or an initial idea please contact Caroline Taylor or call 01245 356018
Comic Relief
Criteria: To support small voluntary or community groups which are charitable in purpose and are working for the benefit of people in Essex, Southend and Thurrock. This programme aims to empower local people enabling them to create lasting change in their communities.
Maximum Grant: £10,000
Deadline:9 September 2010
Comic Relief guidelines
To apply on-line please click here.
High Sheriffs' Award
Criteria: To support local initiatives devised to make communities safer places to work and Live
Maximum Grant: £1000
Deadlines: 1 December each year (results within 10 weeks of deadline)
High Sheriffs' Awards
www.highsheriffs.com
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 but please read the guidelines in the individual application below.
Individuals - the application form and guidelinescan be downloaded here
