The Google Grants scheme allows eligible charities to advertise using the Google Ads system for free so that you can promote your cause, campaign or events for nothing! Full details of the scheme, including eligibility criteria and how to apply can be found here.
This new initiative is designed to help develop structured sports programmes in disadvantaged communities in Wales, by involving young people aged 16-25 as volunteers is open to applicants. Project funding of up to £2,000 per project is available. As well as funding, the projects will also have access to training, support and mentoring, along with qualifications including Community Sports Leadership Awards and recognition awards such as the Millennium Volunteers Award.
For further information please visit the Funding Page
The Youth Service Capital Grant will be available from June 2010 subject to approval by the Welsh Assembly Government. The purpose of the grant is to develop new opportunities in the Voluntary Sector for youth engagement and participation as described in the National Youth Service Strategy and the Neath Port Talbot Youth Service Review. To meet the grant eligibility criteria your proposed project should enhance learning opportunities for 11-25 year olds, particularly those aged 13-19 years old. The application pack can be downloaded from the Funding page of the website.
The scheme will provide Capital Grants from £500 to £15,000 to assist new and existing organisations including those which are hard to reach, to engage in activities which will provide longer term sustainable outcomes f or their communities. The deadline dates for receipt of CFAP applications are 30th June 2010 and 31st October 2010. Go to the funding page of the website for more information.
This grant scheme has been set up to support community organisations and voluntary groups, including social enterprises, based in Resolven, Clyne & Melincourt. It has been made available by Ffynnon Oer Wind Farm Ltd, operated by RWE Npower Renewables. The Community Foundation in Wales are co-ordinating the grant scheme. Local community organisations and voluntary groups with a base in Resolven, Clyne or Melincourt that are undertaking environmental, educational, community and charitable activities are eligible for the grant. More information and how to apply go to the funding part of the website.
Jocelyn Davies AM, Deputy Minister for Housing and Regeneration has announced that Barry is to become the seventh Strategic Regeneration Area (SRA) in Wales with a £9 million investment from the Welsh Assembly Government. For more information please visit the Welsh Assembly Government website.
The Volunteer Centre would like to notify you of the decision to extend the deadline for applications to the youth opportunities bank by one week. This means the deadline for Neath Port Talbot CVS to receive applications is now Friday 22nd January. This decision is due to the snow experienced in the past two weeks and the impact this has had on organisations. If groups would like any advice on their applications or need any further information please contact Nigel Cram, Youth Volunteering Development Officer, Neath Port Talbot CVS on 01639 631387 or nigelc@nptcvs.org.uk.
The third round is now open for applications, but the deadline is closing fast! The deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 14th December 2009. Applications need to be sent to grants@carmarthenshire.gov.uk . For more information go to Swansea CVS website.
Grant Applications are now being taken by NPTCBC to support community groups who organise firework displays in celebration of Guy Fawkes Night. Eligible community groups can now apply for grants of up to £500 to organise their own firework displays and also receive help and advice on safety at the event. Groups can find out more about this scheme by contacting Kerry Jones or Suzette Phillips on 01639 860008 or preferably via email at specialevents@npt.gov.uk. The closing date for receipt of applications is 25th September 2009. For more information visit www.npt.gov.uk
If you are 16-25 and passionate about making your community a better place then visit the Big Challenge website to be in with a chance of winning part of the £65 000 prize fund to implement your campaign idea! For further information and to apply go to the Big Challenge website. The deadline is 28th September.
