Funding

The purpose of these small grants is to enable community groups, charities and other local not for profit organisations to run a consultation event with the people in their group, asking them what matters to them about the Barnsley of the future.

·      Grant size Up to £500.  Whilst groups / organisations of any size are welcome to apply, we have ring-fenced a minimum of 50% of the budget for organisations with an income of less than £50,000 because we are really keen to hear from smaller organisations who may have fewer opportunities for their voices to be heard.  

·      Duration Consultations to take place sometime between 16^th November and 24^th December

·      Funder Barnsley Council – Barnsley 2040 Team

·      Funds open - Open

·      Deadline – 10am on Monday 2^ndNovember

·      Project start – groups will be notified of the outcome on 11^th November.

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The purpose of the What's Your Move fund is to support local initiatives and ideas to create sustainable and innovative ways to improve physical activity opportunities in Barnsley.

Grant Size – Up to £5,000

Duration – The funded initiative can run for a period of two years and must be able to prove sustainability beyond the funded cycle.

Funder - Barnsley Council – Sport & Physical Activity team

Funds Open – Open

Deadline – No deadline. Applications will be reviewed as they are made and work on a 6 - 8 week cycle. Funding is limited and so is not guaranteed.

Project Start – Ongoing

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The purpose of the Food Innovation and Poverty Action Fund is to support initiatives designed to reduce the impact of poverty and to reduce food insecurity for Barnsley residents.

Grant Size – Up to £10,000

Duration – The funded initiative must be running within 6 months of grant funding being awarded

Funder - Barnsley Council – Resilient Communities Team

Funds Open – Open

Deadline – No deadline.  Applications will be reviewed as they are made.  Funding is limited and so is not guaranteed.

Project Start – Ongoing