Portsmouth council offers £1,000 to groups supporting disadvantaged residents
Portsmouth community groups can apply for grants supporting disadvantaged residents and inclusion
Up to £1,000 is available for community and voluntary groups that “support different communities” and “improve the lives of Portsmouth residents”.
Portsmouth City Council has reopened its community inclusion grant scheme.
The grants are aimed at groups that support disadvantaged or underrepresented people and help make Portsmouth a more inclusive city.
Councillor Chris Attwell, cabinet member for central services, said: “Last year’s scheme was a big success. Among the many groups who successfully applied for previous grants were those delivering initiatives that celebrate our city’s different cultures and ethnic diversity, support veterans, the elderly and people with disabilities, recognise differences in gender and gender identity and projects focused on mental health and wellbeing.
“If you are part of a group running a project that gets people together, champions and supports different communities and improves the lives of Portsmouth residents, we really want you to apply.”
Suitable projects could include making facilities more accessible, buying new equipment to run classes, attracting a wider range of people, highlighting the unique aspects of a group or community, or providing support to disadvantaged groups.
The council has set aside £35,000 for the fund, with applications open from today (October 12) until Monday, November 30.
Applications can be made online, where further information is also available: https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/council-and-democracy/equality-diversity-inclusion/community-inclusion-grant
Help with completing an application is available from HIVE Portsmouth via [email protected].
For further information, email [email protected] or call 023 9268 8419.
A council report notes that unsuccessful applicants “should not infer that they are in any way less worthy causes than others, decisions will be made based on which applications best meet the specific criteria of this scheme.
“All unsuccessful applicants will be advised how to work with HIVE Portsmouth in order to identify more suitable grant opportunities for their projects and support with developing any future grant applications.”