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Funding to Support Projects that Benefit Local Communities (UK, Isle of Man)
Grants are available for small charities, voluntary and community groups and other not-for-profit organisations to support projects that benefit local communities centred around Co-op Food Stores across the UK or the Isle of Man.
The Co-op Local Community Fund will fund projects that support this year’s themes of:
- People - for projects that enable people to play a part in their community’s future
- Planet - for projects that help to protect the planet
A total of £5 million in funding is available, with £6,000 to share between three local causes in each community.
Funding is determined by Co-op community members who vote on the project they wish to support.
Groups that can apply include:
- Churches or Chapels that are excepted charities
- Co-operative Societies
- Community Benefit Societies
- Community Interest Companies
- Credit Unions
- Registered Charities
- Social Enterprises
- Scout, Guide or Woodcraft Folk groups
- Any other not-for-profit group
Applications for projects that promote and celebrate diversity and inclusion are encouraged.
The closing date for applications is noon on the 14th July 2024.
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15th July 2024