Communitybuilders fund opens

The government’s £70m Communitybuilders Fund opened for applications on 7 September. It will give loans and grants to help community-based organisations with projects that boost interest in local democracy and improve community cohesion. The support ranges from grants of £2,000 for staff training to loans upto £2m to help organisations expand their role in the community. Applicants must have plans to become less dependent on grant funding, be controlled by local people and have a track record of working in their local communities. Full details can be found on http://www.communitybuilders.fund.org

Last updated: Thu 20th Aug 2009