Monetary grants will be available to local charities and groups, not individuals.  

Eligible organisations  

Voluntary and community organisations, including but not limited to: 

• Registered charities, including charitable incorporated organisations  
• Constituted organisations and non-registered charities 

• Community interest companies and community benefit societies (community foundations can use their own policy) 
• Parish and town councils (if the funded activity is not deemed part of their statutory duties) 
• Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs)  
• Churches and other religious organisations (if the funded activity is not deemed to be proselytising).  
• Other voluntary community organisations or those not constituted but deemed appropriate by the community foundation under this Programme would be eligible, with appropriate endorsement from the statutory body, charity, parochial church council etc.  

• Not Eligible Under This Programme 
• Grants that are solely for the provision of bursaries to individuals or families cannot be awarded. However, other provisions such as emergency food parcels or other items can be purchased and distributed to their beneficiaries. For example, foodbanks that are low on supplies of specific items. 
• Individuals cannot apply  
• Statutory bodies such as city and county councils or health institutions cannot apply