Rebuilding Community Foundations in Powys is funded by the Shared Prosperity Fund.
The scheme is administered by Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations on behalf of the funders.
The Scheme will provide capital funds to community buildings, community operated toilets and community sports groups with buildings. Qualifying projects must address repairs, maintenance, energy efficiency measures and renewable energy installations in support of sustainability.
Awards of £500 up to £60,000 are available for organisations that meet the eligibility and grant criteria. The total grant pot available is £812,999.
ELIGIBILITY
Organisations applying for the grant must:
Be responsible for the maintenance and operation of a community building (inc toilets and sports facilities) in Powys
Have a governing document
Have a bank account
Have a finance policy and relevant insurances
CRITERIA
The fund will support capital projects that support the sustainable operation of (financially, environmentally and socially) by addressing capital repair, maintenance, renewable energy installation and energy efficiency measures.
FUNDING STREAM
3 sizes of grant are available;
£500 - £4,999 Closing date 1pm 9th May 2024
£5,000 - £14,999 Closing date 1pm 20th May 2024
£15,000 - £60,000 Closing date 1pm 20th May 2024
Applications are welcomed by qualifying organisations across multiple streams (max of 1 application per steam).
Note - organisations owned and maintained by Powys County Council but managed by a community organisation may qualify for repair and maintenance under the PAVO scheme and energy efficiency measures/renewable energy installations under the PCC Community Hall Decarbonisation Improvement Scheme depending on individual lease specifications and availability of funding. Please raise this with the funding officer if relevant to your organisation.
To check eligibility, request the application form or for an appointment with a funding officer click here:
https://bit.ly/Eligibility-Checker
Meet The Funder events will be held (online) at
Monday 22nd April 10.30am
Monday 22nd April 6pm
Wednesday 24th April 2pm
