CAN DO COMMUNITIES 2012-2013

‘IDEAS INTO REALITY’

Up to £2000 will be available for groups supporting identified local need and activity, for small scale capital projects, that will make a big impact.

Groups wishing to apply will go through a funding health check with a PAVO Development Officer.

Groups will be expected to find match funding of 33%, e.g:

Application to fund for  £2000

Match from group           £660

Total Project Costs       £2660

Projects should fit one of the following criteria:

• Creating or refurbishing facilities available to the community as a whole or adapting them to ensure equal access to disabled people as required under the Equality Act 2010.
• Acting to improve the built or natural environment for local people
• Improving the well-being of the community by encouraging activities and healthy life styles
• Providing facilities or activities which reduce poverty, inequality, discrimination and social disadvantage
• Encouraging training that targets vulnerable or excluded people
• Stimulating community businesses and social enterprises 
• Assisting the promotion of job opportunities and increased incomes
• Involving people of all ages and abilities in the community and addressing the needs of socially excluded groups
• Strengthening the cultural and linguistic identity of the community 

First Deadline date is 29th June 2012.