Volant Trust accepting Applications for 2020 Open Grants Programme
Deadline: 31-Dec-20
The Volant Trust is currently accepting applications for its 2020 Open Grants programme.
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It Supports Scottish charities and projects, whether national or community-based that alleviate social deprivation, particularly supporting women, children and young people at risk.
Projects
Projects must demonstrate a strong focus on supporting women and children affected by hardship or disadvantage and on tackling the issues they face in order to make a lasting difference to their lives and life chances.
Funding Information
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The Trust is keen to support work that will make a lasting difference with awards made at any level up to a maximum limit of £15,000 per year.
Areas
Specific programme areas that they cover include support for:
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Women
Victims of sexual abuse, rape, domestic violence and those working in the sex industry; care for young mothers and those affected by postnatal depression, isolated and lone parents; community support for black and minority ethnic women and asylum seekers; support services for women prisoners and their families.
Children and young people
Counselling, support services and outreach projects for those who are disadvantaged or deemed to be at risk through neglect, emotional and physical abuse, alcohol or drug misuse.
Poverty and deprivation
Mental health projects for women and children; support for vulnerable families; promotion of healthy eating for families in areas of extreme deprivation.
Eligibility Criteria
To help you to determine whether your project meets the funding criteria they’ve put together a short series of questions.
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Is your organisation a registered charity, community interest company, community organisation or social enterprise? (Please note, they do not accept applications from individuals)
Is your charity, or the project for which you are applying for funding, directly concerned with the alleviation of social deprivation, particularly among women and children?
Does your project take place in Scotland?
Are all of the beneficiaries of your project based in Scotland?
Is your application for funding towards one or more of the following:
Project costs
Running costs
Core costs
If you answered ‘Yes’ to all 5 questions, your project may be eligible for funding.
For more information, visit https://www.volanttrust.org/how-to-apply/#application-process