Before you start, please ensure that you have read in full the Funds guidance and criteria which can be accessed here.
Applicants should note that this fund will not accept applications more suited to the Council’s Winter Wellness programme, which will launch in August 2024. Any questions relating to Winter Wellness should be directed to publichealth@knowsley.gov.uk
Who can apply
Registered charities, constituted voluntary, community and faith organisations, not-for-profit community interest companies, companies limited by guarantee, community benefit societies, charitable incorporated organisations, and community amateur sports clubs who have been operating for at least 12 months and have a good track record of delivery.
The Council is also keen to support newly established organisations which can demonstrate that they have strong governance structures in place.
How much is available
Grants of up to £2,000 and £10,000 are available. Organisations can apply for:
- One allocation of up to a maximum of £2,000 to support new organisations or new project ideas which require a small allocation of “seed” funding to enable the ideas to be launched and tested and,
- One allocation of up to a maximum of £10,000 for established organisations wishing to sustain activity or expand and extend current activity.
What will I be asked
A full list of questions you will be asked once you have registered onto the funding portal can be viewed here.
There will also be a series of online workshops available for groups/organisations to talk through the application process, if required. These will take place via Microsoft Teams on:
Friday 26th July 2024: 9.30am – 10.30am
Friday 9th August 2024: 9.30am – 10.30am
To book onto a session, please email stronger.communities@knowsley.gov.uk
Knowsley libraries can also offer 1-2-1 appointments with digital buddies, which can be pre-booked and there are tea and tech sessions every week in each branch. Additionally library staff available are every day to assist with accessing the library computers, printing and joining the library Wi-Fi network.
All the details can be found here.
Please note that if you are booking a support session to receive support with completing a funding application form you will need to ensure that you have access to all to required documents electronically at the time of the appointment. A member of the Stronger Communities Team will be able to help.