WCVA Funding Conference 2012

Olympic fever has inspired WCVA to ensure that this year’s Funding Conference is even more of a gold medal-worthy event than before

Titled First off the blocks: how to get ahead in funding your future, it’s the authoritative guide to overcoming the hurdles that can prevent a successful funding bid. Taking place at Venue Cymru, Llandudno, onTuesday, 9 October, it will showcase the very best in Welsh fundraisingand guide you through key funding trends and funder policy – and make your group a front runner in the race for success.

For more information go to:  http://www.wcva.org.uk/news/dsp_news.cfm?newsid=1897

(Source: WCVA)

LankellyChase Foundation - Launch of New Grant Programme (UK)

The LankellyChase Foundation is now focused exclusively on bringing about change that will transform the quality of life of people who face severe and multiple disadvantage. By severe and multiple disadvantage the Foundation particularly means the persistent interlocking of homelessness, substance misuse, mental and physical illness, violence and abuse and extreme poverty.

The Foundation wants to build a growing network of funded organisations, with 15 to 20 organisations funded in this first grant round. Funded organisations will be brought together on a regular basis (two to three times per year) to exchange knowledge, as well as connecting them with key thinkers and decision makers. Therefore, applicant organisations should be prepared to work in an open, problem solving way and to share their work with others.

The Foundation offers either project funding to enable organisations to pursue specific ideas or core funding to support the overall strategies of organisations. Most grants will be for one, two or three years but funding may be available over a longer period where there is a strong case. The size of grant offered ranges from large (approximately £150,000 spread over a number of years) to very small, depending on the proposition.

Funding is available for the following:

• Work that promotes people’s voice, power and rights.
• Existing positive practice and its evaluation.
• The development and evaluation of new and innovative ways of working.
• Work that promotes systems change at local and/or national level.
• Work that builds the social and economic case for change.

Registered charities, community interest companies, companies limited by guarantee without shares and industrial and provident societies in the UK are eligible to apply.

The first stage deadline for applications is 14 September 2012.

http://www.lankellychase.org.uk/

(Source: Grantfinder)

Powys Small Health Grant Scheme 2012-13

We have opened a second round of applications for the Powys Small Health Grant Scheme 2012-13.

Grants of up to £1,000 are available to voluntary and community groups to support and empower individuals in Powys whose independence is compromised by chronic illness, disability or by a recent stay in hospital.  Projects should work WITH these individuals, not simply provide services to or for them.

The deadline for second round applications is Friday 21^st September 2012.  Groups wishing to apply will have to go through a funding health check with a PAVO Development Officer - applications without a funding health check will not be considered. 

For further information and to start your application, please go to: http://www.pavo.org.uk/funding/pavo-grant-schemes/powys-small-health-grants-scheme-201213.html.  Information on successful First Round projects is also available here.  

Small Grants for Powys Youth Volunteering

Individuals and groups can gain a grant, in the region of, £250 to
support young people’s volunteering.  The application must be
submitted by a young person aged 14-25 years.

Project proposals must demonstrate:
•       how organisations will involve young people aged 14 – 25 in                                                                                 
        developing their voluntary activities.  A minimum of 4 young people,
        aged 14 – 25 need to be involved when submitting a Youth Led Grant
        Scheme application but the project can involve anyone.
•       how they will deliver new, high quality volunteering experiences
•       how they will approach and attract young people, particularly those
         that are disadvantaged or excluded.

Some examples of projects that have been supported in the past include:
•       Young people carrying out wood recycling work and making new
         equipment for their school.
•       Buying promotional materials and recruiting new members for a small
         young farmers’ club.
•       Camping equipment to enable young people to complete outdoor trips
•       Young people learning life-saving skills using defibrillators.


We welcome your ideas…..

The first deadline for applications is Friday 28 September 2012, see
www.pavo.org.uk email info@pavo.org.uk PAVO Helpdesk 0845 009 3288

Applications will be assessed by a panel of young people in Powys.

Well Being Activity Grant 2012/13

The aim of the grant is to support the priority areas outlined within the Powys Public Health Strategic Framework and be core to the Our Healthy Future priority areas for action:

v  Reducing smoking prevalence

v  Increasing physical activity and healthy eating

v  Reducing the harm associated with alcohol and substance  misuse

v  Reduce the number of teenage pregnancies

v  Increase health in the workplace

v  Increase immunisation and vaccination rates

v  Reducing accidents and injuries

v  Increasing mental well-being

v  Reducing inequities in health

Partners are invited to bid for £1,000 - £5,000. Previously partners have been offered part-funded towards their application, please consider how you would implement and manage your project if you were offered part-funding.

The grant cannot be used to:

• Fund salary costs.

• Fund the training of statutory, public or private employees; however payment for training third sector employees and volunteers to deliver health improvement or protection work is permitted.
• Part- fund an activity or project that is already receiving funding from the Welsh Government.  However it can be used to undertake work that is in addition to an existing commitment or to communicate an activity which is receiving funding from the Welsh Government.
• Commission a consultant to advise on a strategy, action plan, programme or project.
• Fund public sector policy development, conferences, workshops or meetings.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 7^th September 2012

Successful applicants will be notified via email by (date):21^st September 2012

Please return either an electronic copy or a hard copy of the completed application form with supporting documents to:  marie.grannell@wales.nhs.uk or

Marie Grannell

Senior Public Health Practitioner

Public Health Wales (Powys Public Health Team)

The Courtyard

Bronllys Hospital

Bronllys

Brecon, Powys, LD3 0LU

For general enquiries and advice please contact Marie Grannell on Tel: 01874 712729 / marie.grannell@wales.nhs.uk

EDF ENERGY GREEN FUND

Not-for-profit organisations, including registered charities, local community buildings, schools, universities, museums, and churches in England, Scotland and Wales can apply for funding to help cover the costs of renewable energy technology.

Any generation technology which produces heat, electricity or other power from the sun, wind, water, wood or another renewable source is eligible, provided it has passed a successful trial phase.

Grants of up to 50% of total project costs to a maximum of £30,000 (excluding VAT) are available.

The application rounds close at the end of August and February every year.

The next deadline for applications is 31 August 2012.

http://www.edfenergy.com/

(Source: Grantfinder)

Future Tender Opportunity - Powys Training Tender

PCC is holding an open Provider Forum to discuss the Powys Commissioning and Procurement intentions for Training Services 1.45-4.45pm on Thursday 19 July at the Media Resource Centre, Llandrindod Wells. 

The Commissioning Workshop is open to all existing and all potential suppliers/providers to the council.  PCC request that you restrict attendees to a maximum of 2 people from your organisation.The estimated cost of the contract, excluding VAT is £1,600,000.

To book a place to attend the meeting contact Paul Smith 01597 826875 or paul.smith1@powys.gov.uk. 

To view the notice of this meeting see: https://www.sell2wales.co.uk/notices/displayOJ.html?NoticeId=1499214&activity=Mzg3MTU%3d