We are delighted to manage South Derbyshire Small Grants. The grant aims to reduce health inequalities between different communities; this means giving everyone the same opportunities to lead a healthy life, no matter where they live or who they are. We offer micro grants up to £200 and small grants of up to £1,500. We are looking to support projects that:
 
1) Help people to make choices in their lifestyles that improve their physical and mental wellbeing, following The Five Ways to Wellbeing which are:

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• Connect

• Be Active

• Take Notice

• Keep Learning

• Give

 
2) Will support people with dementia and other long-term conditions and their carers to have a good quality of life, retain their independence for as long as possible, and receive the support they need at the end of their lives.

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Small Grant funding Criteria:

Any costs directly involved in making your project or activities happen, including: 

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• Small pieces of equipment

• Postage, printing, advertising, insurance

• Activity costs

• Hiring a venue

• Volunteer expenses

• Training – staff and volunteers, training fees

• Virtual technology e.g. zoom licence  

• Direct staff costs 

• Capital costs (up to a maximum of £600)

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What we cannot fund:  

• One-off events or outings (unless you can demonstrate the activity will make a real difference, e.g., training for members that will have a long-term benefit)

• Ongoing cost of salaries/other running costs not directly related to your project.

• Promoting religious or political beliefs

• Any costs associated with buying or developing land or buildings

• Projects outside South Derbyshire 

• Projects where not all funding required is secured

• Projects not directly supporting South Derbyshire residents

• Retrospective costs – things that have already been paid for or projects that have already taken place

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Opening dates for the funding vary throughout the year. If you would like to enquire or learn more, please get in touch below.