Bury’s LET’S Do It! strategy sets out the ambition of a strong, resilient Borough, where inequalities are reduced through building on the strengths in our local communities. To realise this ambition there are seven outcomes which we collectively seek to achieve.
- Improved quality of life in terms of length of life and good health
- Improved early years development
- Improved educational attainment
- Increased adult skill levels and employability
- Higher wage rates and business growth that benefits everyone
- Improvements to our environment by being carbon neutral by 2038
- Improved digital connectivity
Funding has been made available by Bury Council to that every neighbourhood in the Borough is supported to meet this ambition, particularly as we continue to respond to the impact of the Covid pandemic and economic pressures. This application form invites community groups to think about how they can contribute to these outcomes within the places they are based and with the communities who they represent.
Who can apply?
Applications are welcome from any community group, social enterprise local network or voluntary organisations based in or working with communities within the East neighbourhood of the borough of Bury. This neighbourhood covers the following wards:
- Bury East ward
- Moorside ward
- Redvales ward
In keeping with the LET’S Do It principles, collaborative bids bringing community organisations and networks together is strongly encouraged. Bury Voluntary and Community Faith Alliance (VCFA) can assist in linking groups seeking to collaborate, as well as provide support on funding and development opportunities. For more information on the Bury VCFA please visit Bury VCFA or contact funding@buryvcfa.org.uk.
How much can be applied for?
- Each project can apply for up-to a maximum of £2,000.
- A maximum of £2,000 is available to any individual organisation and organisations can only apply for funding in one neighbourhood.
- Bids should detail a profile of expenditure and only claim for what is needed.
What cannot be funded?
- Individuals (applicants must be part of a local community group or voluntary organisation)
- Organisations trading for profit or intending to redistribute grant awards
- Academic or medical research and equipment
- If the primary purpose of the request is to promote religious or political beliefs (however Faith Groups can apply)
- Retrospective grants (i.e. activities that have already taken place or have already been paid for)
What is the process for applications?
- Applications should be submitted online or completed applications can be submitted to eastcommunityhub@bury.gov.uk. The deadline for applications is 10am on Monday 11th December 2023.
- Applications will be reviewed for eligibility and scored by Ward Councillors and a funding panel including representatives from public sector partners and the Bury VCFA.
- The intention is for confirmation of successful applications to be announced by Friday 22nd December 2023.
- Two ‘Meet the Funder’ sessions have been arranged should you have any questions you wish to discuss. These will be delivered on Microsoft Teams:
Apply online using the form below:
Please note: Any successful application will be expected to participate in an evaluation of what has been achieved through their project at the end of the funding period, alongside quarterly reporting on expenditure and activity.