The Shropshire Grassroots Fund aims to increase the availability of grant funding for new start-up groups and those who have been operational for less than 12 months and for small voluntary and community organisations who have been in operation for over 12 months to build capacity and sustainability and support (grassroots groups). Funded schemes must be located and delivered within Shropshire and predominantly serve Shropshire residents
Grants up to £300 are available to new start up grassroots community and voluntary groups and up to £1,000 for groups who have been in operation over 12 months which have an annual turnover of less than £50,000 per annum.
The Fund prioritises applications for requests which can be demonstrated to have a long term benefit for organisations to help them grow and develop. This can include core costs to help organisations extend their reach to more people, and widen their work.
Examples of the type of request we are keen to fund could include training (for staff and volunteers), volunteer expenses, furniture and equipment, promotional materials, and room hire.
What we cannot fund:
Grant amount: up to £300 for new groups, up to £1,000 for groups that have been in operation for more than 12 months.
Deadline: rolling
