Grants to the Voluntary Sector Fund
This grant scheme offers very small grants to community/voluntary sector organisations and are a contribution towards the running costs of the organisation. There are no formal grant criteria and instead grants are allocated according to a set of ‘General Criteria’
Individual Support:This grant is to support individuals who are representing the county borough or Wales at the national or international level, in the relevant financial year.
Who is entitled to apply?
Voluntary organisations and charity organisations – these are organisations who have a governing document (such as a constitution) and are looking for a small grant to support their activities.
Individuals who meet the criteria for individual support.
How to apply
To apply for funding you need to complete an application form, which can be downloaded below (individual or organisation), or contact the Policy & Partnerships Team, Caerphilly County Borough Council, Penallta House, Tredomen Park, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed. CF82 7PG.
Tel: 01443 866391
Email: communitygrants@caerphilly.gov.uk
What level of grant is available?
Grants are for a maximum of £400 but are generally lower than this amount. A schedule of the ‘General Criteria’ for awards is available below.
|
Category
|
Criteria
|
Value
|
|
A
|
OAP Association with own building
|
300
|
|
B
|
OAP Association without own building
|
150
|
|
C
|
Individuals (amateur) representing Wales at home
|
130
|
|
C1
|
Individuals (amateur) representing Wales Top Up Grant
|
120
|
|
D
|
Individuals (amateur) representing Wales abroad
|
250
|
|
E
|
Jazz Bands
|
100
|
|
F
|
Choirs
|
100
|
|
G
|
Junior Sports Club (up to 50 members)
|
100
|
|
G1
|
Junior Sports Club (over 50 members)
|
200
|
|
H
|
Boys & Girls Clubs/YMCA/Scouts/Cubs/Brownies/Guides/Boys Brigade/Crusaders (up to 50 members)
|
100
|
|
H1
|
Boys & Girls Clubs/YMCA/Scouts/Cubs/Brownies/Guides/Boys Brigade/Crusaders (over 50 members)
|
200
|
|
I
|
St John Ambulance (up to 50 members) Cadets/Badgers
|
100
|
|
J
|
St John Ambulance (over 50 members) Cadets/Badgers
|
200
|
|
M
|
Brass and Silver Bands
|
400
|
|
N
|
Allotments
|
100
|
|
O
|
Arts Society
|
100
|
|
P
|
Writers Clubs
|
100
|
|
Q
|
Theatre Groups
|
200
|
|
R
|
Community Groups
|
100
|
|
S
|
Beekeepers Groups
|
100
|
|
T
|
Garden Clubs
|
150
|
|
U
|
Tenants & Residents Association
|
100
|
|
V
|
Websites - Initial design stage only
|
100
|
|
W
|
Pigeon Clubs
|
200
|
|
X
|
Clubs run From Churches/Chapels
|
200
|
|
Y
|
Sports Club (up to 50 members)
|
100
|
|
Z
|
Sports Club (over 50 members)
|
200
|
|
AA
|
Other - up to max
|
400
|
How often are applications considered?
Applications can be submitted at any time and are assessed on a monthly basis.