Local Neighbourhoods Scheme (funding for local projects)
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Overview
Local groups and organisations can now apply for a grant for community projects.
This funding is called the Local Neighbourhoods Scheme 2024 / 2025.
The scheme will run from 31 May 2024 to 27 February 2025. Funding must be spent by the end of March 2025.
These grants are awarded at the discretion of the Community Area Forums.
Decisions will start to be made from 1 June 2025.
Aims of the scheme
The aims and objectives of the Local Neighbourhoods Scheme are to:
- fund projects which are a high priority in local terms, but which cannot be funded from other mainstream or borough wide sources
- help local voluntary and community organisations to develop and extend their activities for the benefit of disadvantaged groups
- stimulate self-help within the community, develop a community spirit and enhance local pride within the borough generally
- undertake small scale, locally important improvements and projects which deliver at a local level
About the funding
You can only apply for funding for one project.
You can apply for funding for:
- a community event (maximum £1,000)
- a project including an overnight stay
- maintenance of a building
- a one off event, such as a day trip or party (maximum £500)
- purchasing equipment (maximum £1,000)
Grants are awarded at the discretion of the Community Area Forums. You may be awarded less than you apply for.
Your group must contribute towards the total cost of the project. In your application, you must indicate which items will be funded by the Local Neighbourhoods Scheme and which items will be funded by your group. You must provide quotes for any items to be purchased.
When your project is complete, you must provide receipts to show both contributions from the Local Neighbourhoods Scheme and from your group. If you spend less than intended, this must be taken from the Local Neighbourhoods Scheme and not the contribution made by your group.
Before you apply
Before you apply, please read the operating procedures and the terms and conditions.
If you are seeking funding for a community event you must provide an event safety plan.
If you are seeking more than £500, or funding to purchase equipment:
- you should seek funding via the South Tyneside Community Funding website before applying for funding from the Local Neighbourhoods Scheme
- we also strongly advise you to apply for funding from the Community Foundation before applying for funding from the Local Neighbourhoods Scheme
When to apply
We are taking applications now.
You must apply at least eight weeks before the date of your event. Applications received after this time will not be considered.
Applications will close on 31 December 2024.
How to apply
Application form
Local Neighbourhoods Scheme Application Form 2024 / 2025
Supporting documentation
You must provide the following supporting documentation:
- a copy of the event safety plan (for applications seeking funding towards a community event)
- copies of quotes for all items to be purchased (these must be on the supplier's letterhead or email)
- copies of any decision letters from any other funders approached for support (if you have sought funding from the Community Foundation you must provide a copy of the decision letter)
If you have any queries, or if you are having trouble accessing the application form, contact the team on 0191 427 7104.
Return your application to us
Return your application form and supporting documents to:
- Email: Caf.Grant@southtyneside.gov.uk
- Post: CAF Management Team, South Tyneside Council, Town Hall and Civic Offices, Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 2RL
Changes to your project
If there are any changes to your project details or costs after you've applied, please contact the Council before the project starts.