The Manifesto for Philanthropy
Match Fund Challenges (Background)
Local third sector funders across the country were invited by the Community Development Foundation to apply to become a local partner in delivering a £130million Grassroots Grants programme in their area. All of the community foundations in the South West applied and became successful partners in the programme.
The £130 million fund, which runs from 2008-2011 is divided into two parts:
- an £80 million small grants fund for community organisations; and
- a £50 million endowment programme to enable local funders to generate additional donations on a matched basis and invest them in endowments, thereby building their capacity to provide long-term funding for front line community organisations.
Grants of £250 - £5,000 are available to voluntary and community groups across the south west which meet the following criteria:
- Annual income of less than £30,000
- In operation for at least 12 months
- Volunteer led
- Address local community needs
It is recognised by the South West Community Foundations that Grassroots Grants has provided much-needed access to small grants for local community groups and organisations in England and has strengthened the broad range of relationships community foundations have within the local community.
View our Case Studies for more information on the Grassroots Grants:
Devon
Wiltshire & Swindon
Somerset
Quartet
