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Nurture Development - Programmes are artificial constructs that enable the dance between funders and agencies. Programmes do not change lives, people do, and for that change to endure it must come grassroots up and be community-driven. Source of Pictures: Part 1: How Community Organising & Community Building can work together: the two-fisted fight https://lnkd.in/evnEQ_2a

Community wealth funds.(there is a survey on this now ) I’ve written to the council leader to consider being more strategic with funding pots. I wrote to the sutherland councillors few years back (nobody listens) There are many different sources of funding out there - but many groups do not have the time/word wizardry/capacity to source the funds. Solution- So we employ a team of funding finders - and they fill out the applications. Each county and village has its priority lists to achieve (bigger picture stuff) Windfarms- lottery - levelling up money - coastal community money - etc etc etc . £millions floating about for sutherland alone . Stop the postcode lottery - word wizards getting the cash … & no accountability - has the content of the application is delivered or not . Or checking are the applications- true & accurate.

🗞️ News: Hyndburn Council awards four new small grants via Cabinet Action Fund Hyndburn Borough Council is delighted to announce the awarding of more grants to four local organisations as part of its Cabinet Action Fund, which was introduced earlier this year. This initiative aims to support community projects and enhance the quality of life for residents across the borough. Huncoat Community Forum, Ghausia Rizvia Jamia Masjid, Great Harwood Community Action Group, Oswaldtwistle St Mary's FC are the latest grant recipients. Full Story 👇 https://lnkd.in/eHY4sq67

🚓 Do you #KnowYourFunders? Today’s AwardedGrants.AU carousel focuses on the Australian Federal Police’s Community Safety #Grants, awarded to support initiatives that enhance security and safety in communities across Australia over the past 12 months. 🏘️ Explore the projects funded, the organisations driving impactful change, and how these grants are contributing to safer neighbourhoods nationwide. 📌 Follow us for regular updates on funding opportunities and grant insights. 💬 Interested in learning how these grants could support your community safety initiatives? Comment below and sign up for a free trial today! #CommunitySafetyGrants #KnowYourFunders #AwardedGrantsAU #AustralianFederalPolice #PublicSafety #GovernmentGrants #SaferCommunities #FundingOpportunities #CommunitySupport

The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) has awarded over $1 million in grants to 103 community groups through FRRR's flagship Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g9KqNBZ5

The Victorian Government is funding Aboriginal-led projects to address family violence through the $1.1M Aboriginal Community Initiatives Fund (CIF). The funding will support projects that are Aboriginal led, including Aboriginal led partnerships to: 🔸 Align with Dhelk Dja Action Group goals and 10-year agreement. 🔸 Strengthen local capacity to address family violence. 🔸 Provide ongoing or long-term community benefits. 🔸 Complement existing initiatives and foster partnerships. Applications for this fund will close 5pm, February 14, 2025. To learn more and apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/gVjkuauz

📢 Exciting community news, we're thrilled to announce the 18 local community projects who'll receive funding through the One Manchester Community Fund! The fund is all about supporting projects and initiatives that will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our customers and help our communities to thrive.   The chosen projects and initiatives will use the funding to make a real difference locally. The initiatives receiving funding include: 💬 TLC: Talk, Listen, Change - will deliver 160 counselling sessions for our customers in need. 👚 Smart Works Greater Manchester - will support our customers on their journey into employment, helping them find the perfect interview outfit, and supporting them to build skills and confidence to secure a job. 🎵 Olympias Music Foundation - will deliver 470 free music lessons for local children as part of their Learn to Play programme. 🗣️ Helen Canavan, Project Manager at Manchester Foodbank said: “This funding will allow us to continue to provide clients with an emergency food parcel, as well as practical support out of poverty, in a welcoming and friendly environment. We genuinely would not be able to without this support from One Manchester.” We’re so excited to see what the projects achieve with the funding over the next few months. We’ll be sure to keep you in the loop! ✨ Read more about the projects we've funded over on our website ➡️ https://bit.ly/4azqOjC

Ontario Accepting Applications for Senior Community Grants Funding will support community groups that deliver programs for Ontarians 55+ Brockville – Steve Clark, MPP for Leeds-Grenville-Thousands Islands and Rideau Lakes, announced today that applications are now being accepted for the 2025-26 Ontario Seniors Community Grant Program which supports local community groups and not-for-profit organizations to deliver programs and learning opportunities for Ontarians aged 55+. https://lnkd.in/gGc5FkX9

🚨 Do you #KnowYourFunders? Today’s AwardedGrants.AU carousel features the Attorney-General's Department Community Safety #Grants, awarded to enhance safety and security in Australian communities over the past 12 months. 🏘️ Learn about the programs funded, the strategies driving safer communities, and how these grants are supporting impactful initiatives nationwide. 📌 Follow us for regular updates on grant opportunities and funding insights. 💬 Want to explore how these grants could support your organisation? Comment below and sign up for a free trial today! #CommunitySafetyGrants #KnowYourFunders #AwardedGrantsAU #AttorneyGeneralsDepartment #SafetyFirst #FundingOpportunities #GovernmentGrants #CommunitySupport #PublicSafety

🏡 We still have spots for affordable housing providers interested in a FREE Tapestry workshop! 🏡 Ever wondered if your project could be financed through community bonds? Looking for alternative financing options to complete the (complex, we know!) funding puzzle for developing housing? Tapestry's in-depth workshop is meant specifically for nonprofit and cooperative housing providers with a development in mind. You'll learn: ▶ How community bonds work and how they differ from other sources of financing ▶ What kinds of projects are and aren’t a good fit for community bonds ▶ How community bonds can fit within a project’s capital stack ▶ What the current legislation around community bonds use looks like And more. Ready to explore? Sign up for a workshop today! Workshops are available to the first 20 organizations to sign up. 🏘 https://lnkd.in/ef6uHu7c #affordablehousing #Canadianhousing #socialfinance #nonprofithousing