Targeted Support Fund

Below, you will find the application pack documents for the Targeted Support Fund in Blackburn with Darwen. Please click on the documents to download.

The closing date for receipt of the application and supporting documentation is 29th June 2009. Unsuccessful applicants will receive a letter explaining the reasons for their application being unsuccessful. Successful applicants must spend their allocations by the 31st March 2010.

Who is eligible to apply?

In order to be eligible for funding your group must: -

• Be based in Blackburn with Darwen or be able to prove that 95% or more of the beneficiaries of your proposed project are from the area
• Be a legally constituted third sector organisation (e.g. registered charity, company limited by guarantee, community interest company or Industrial & Provident Society)
• Have been active in the local community for a minimum of 18 months prior to application, with a proven track record in delivering the services applied for
• Provide your most recent set of annual accounts
• Have an annual income of no less than £30,000, and no more than £250,000
• Be connected with or meeting the needs of the local community and be able to evidence this

For a list of exclusions, download the Fund Guidelines (link below).

How much money is available?

Grants of up between £10,000 and £40,000 are available to eligible groups working in Blackburn with Darwen. Groups can receive only one award from the fund.

What activities can be considered for funding?

An award from the Targeted Support Fund cannot be entirely, or in the main, for capital purchases (e.g. computers, digital projectors etc.). The expectation is that grants will primarily fund revenue costs such as (but not exclusive to): -

• Wages and on-costs (e.g. national insurance, pension, insurance)
• Overheads (e.g. rent, telephone, heat and light, materials)
• Project specific costs (e.g. events, marketing, web site, leaflets)
• A contribution to full cost recovery

NB: Full cost recovery means securing funds for all the costs involved in the delivery of the work. Your budget should reflect the full costs to your organisation, including the direct costs of the projects and all overheads associated with running them.

Click on the links below to access the download page for each document.

	Targeted Support Fund - Application Form
	Targeted Support Fund - Guidelines

Please note that only fully complete applications with supporting documentation will be processed. Electronic submissions will NOT be accepted.

If you would like further information or to book an appointment to discuss your application, please contact John Beck on 01254 583957 option 1.