Hardship Fund Opens for Applications
The Community Development Foundation, has announced that the £16.7 million Hardship Fund is now open for applications. The Hardship Fund will provide grant support to third sector organisations in England delivering front-line services to the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. Grants of between £50,000 and £250,000 are available to support organisations in England with a turnover of at least £200,000 that are in financial hardship as a result of the recession, which is impacting on their ability to deliver services in the following areas;
- health and social care;
- housing support;
- education and training;
- and information, advice and guidance.
Grants will be paid from October 2009 and need to be spent by September 2010. Applications can be submitted at any time during the lifetime of the fund.
