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Start Up Grants Application

Guidance Notes

Who can apply?

 

Applications are encouraged from new or existing groups that are properly constituted and;

 

  • Demonstrate that they are voluntarily run and non-profit making
  • Demonstrate that they will make a positive difference to residents of Harlow, and that their activities contribute to the achievement of the Council's Strategic Priorities:-

 

  • A clean, safe and sustainable environment
  • A prosperous community
  • Decent, affordable homes
  • A caring community with a higher quality of life

 

  • Clearly demonstrate a need for financial assistance
  • Demonstrate they have in place, and operate, an equal opportunities policy

 

Who cannot apply?

 

The Council will not consider applications from groups that;

  • Have substantial cash balances
  • Where the principal area of activity is based outside the town, or where the aims and objectives are not specifically directed at Harlow residents
  • Do not have/operate an equal opportunities policy
  • Contravene, or work against the Council’s own policies, aims or objectives

 

How much grant can be applied for?

  • One application / award per organisation per municipal year, to a maximum amount of £100

 

What can an organisation get a grant for?

  • Equipment purchase
  • Cost of materials to undertake a certain project
  • Administrative costs (eg paper, postage, ink cartridges, ICT equipment etc)
  • Producing information and giving advice (eg newsletters, leaflets etc)
  • Cultural activities / development

 

What is not funded?

  • Political activities
  • Salaries

 

Applications will be considered using the application form and any supplementary material supplied. The decision will be made after the application deadline, based upon meeting the above criteria and the available funding. Applicants will be notified in writing of the decision.

 

The next round of start-up grants should be advertised in the Spring of 2009, subject to budget.  For more information, contact Angela Street on 01279 446302 or email  at

angela.street@harlow.gov.uk