LJAG have received details from Lambeth of a fund local groups are invited to submit proposals for funding of up to £1000. The information we have received is set out below:
“Loughborough Junction and Myatt’s Field experimental road closures Community Chest
INTRODUCTION
The experimental road closures were introduced on 29 August and we are keen that local people get involved during the six-month experimental period.
We have set aside some funds to establish a community chest and local groups are invited to submit proposals for funding of up to £1000. We particularly welcome proposals and ideas that aim to:
Encourage walking and/or cycling
Contribute to the greening of the neighbourhood
Encourage resident participation during the experimental period
WHO CAN APPLY?
Any not-for-profit organisation can apply. You will need to show you have: a set of rules, a functioning committee, keep minutes of meetings and have a bank account.
HOW TO APPLY?
Please prepare a written proposal that is no more than two-sides of A4. This should include:
Information about your group and how it meets the application criteria listed above
A summary of your proposal/idea, who will benefit, how and when it will be delivered and by whom
How you will monitor the success of your project
A budget showing how much funding you are seeking and how it will be spent
WHO WILL ASSESS YOUR PROPOSALS?
A panel of three Lambeth Council officers will carefully assess each proposal and decide whether to make an offer of funding.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If your group is made an offer of funding you will need to agree to:
Complete forms to be set up as a Lambeth Council supplier
Sign an undertaking to use the funding only for activities specified in the written proposal or seek confirmation in writing if any changes are proposed
Keep receipts for all items of expenditure supported by the funding and be prepared to show all receipts on request to a Council officer
Prepare a short written report summarising how successful the project has been
WHAT ARE THE DEADINES FOR SUBMISSIONS?
We want to start making awards as soon as possible, so the first deadline will be 12 noon on 15 September 2015, followed by 12 noon on 30 September 2015. If any funding is remaining, there will be a further deadline of 30 October 2105 The panel of Council officers will assess applications shortly after each deadline and the Council will continue to invite applications until the fund of approximately £10,000 is fully allocated.
HOW DO I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION?
Please submit your two-page completed application to George Wright at [email protected]
If you have any questions please email George Wright or call 020 7926 0728.
