There are several organisations who specialise in funding for Surrey-specific projects.
Surrey Community Foundation
Surrey Community Foundation is an independent charitable trust established to raise the level of giving for those in need in Surrey. It has two main grant programmes - General Funds and Grassroots Grants. If you are a community or voluntary group, or charity helping people in Surrey you can apply for a grant. If you would like to discuss your project or funding requirements and obtain further information about how to apply, please contact the Foundation which will advise on which grant programme to apply to.
Grants Officer: 01483 409230
Email: info@surreycommunityfoundation.org.uk
Surrey Community Action
Surrey Community Action administers the 'Community Grants' scheme for the South East.
Grants of up to £12,000 are available for charity, voluntary and community organisations who are supporting the most disadvantaged individuals not in employment to access further learning opportunities or progress to employment. The Spring 2010 Panel meetings will be held in the week of 8-12 March 2010 with a closing date for applications of noon on 3 February 2010. This will be the last round for the ESF Community Grants Programme 2008-10. Projects will have to be completed by 30 September 2010.
SCA is also trialling a new free bid-writing support service for the voluntary, community and faith sector from now until March 2010
Tel: 01483 459292 ext 234
Email: peterg@surreyca.org.uk
Councillors' Allocations
Every county councillor in Surrey has a personal 'members allocation' of over £8000 which can be granted to local community organisations to support local projects and events. You can find out whether your group is eligible to apply for a member's allocation grant and how to go about this by visiting Surrey County Council's Local Committee webpages.
