Micro Grants
North Doncaster Development Trust has set up the Micro Grants programme to support small community groups and associations to provide projects that will benefit the communities of North Doncaster.
ABOUT THE GRANTS
- The maximum grant is £500
- Grants can cover 100% project costs
- Grants can also contribute to
- Larger projects which will cost up to £2000, provided that the balance of other funding is secure.
- More than one grant can be awarded to any group in any 12 month period, but the total amount must not exceed £500.
- Projects should take less than 12 months to complete.
| Eligible groups | Ineligible groups |
|---|---|
Any new or existing voluntary/ community group which serves the target area. Operate on a ‘not for profit’ basis Have a set of rules covering the group’s purpose, membership and area of benefit. Have a bank/building society account, which requires 2 people to sign cheques Have annual accounts or a budget for new organisations
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Individuals Profit making organisations—private businesses National organisations Groups operating outside the area Groups that have already received £500 micro grant funding in any 12 month period Projects with an incomplete funding package Town, Parish, Community Councils |
| Eligible Activities | Ineligible Activities |
Projects which help to develop/improve an eligible group Projects which develop/improve a community facility or service Projects which contribute towards local strategies and plans
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Political/religious projects Projects that should be covered by statutory funding Animal welfare activities Medical research General appeals |
Eligible Costs | <><><><> Ineligible costs | <><><><>
Revenue costs Capital costs Feasibility studies or business plans
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Overseas travel Professional fundraising fees Deficit or retrospective costs Bank charges or Depreciation |
