Grassroots Grants Programme

If you are a small group / club in Leicestershire and have an average annual turnover of less than £20,000 over the last three years you may be eligible to apply to the Grassroots Grants Programme available in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

The small grants programme is available to fund a wide range of projects including the following.

• Cost of putting on a local event or workshop 
• Venue Hire or Rental Costs
• Training for Volunteers
• The cost of attending a conference or event

For further details regarding what the funding can be used for please see the application form and guidance notes available on the VAL website or contact Dave Sharpe on 0116 257 5047.

The deadline for application submission is as follows:
Area                        ApplicationDeadline      Approx Decision Date
Leicestershire          25th November 2008          w/c 8th December 2008
Leicester                 22nd December 2008          w/c 12th January 2009
Rutland                   22nd December 2008          w/c 12th January 2009