Grants now available to address food and fuel poverty
22nd July 2021
Grants of up to £5,000 are now available to groups working in areas of deprivation in Three Rivers and across Hertfordshire that support vulnerable adults by providing access to food and/or support with bills such as fuel and water.
Larger grants (up to £10,000) may be considered where a group can demonstrate an ability to work across a larger geographical area or support a significant number of local residents. Any group wanting to apply for a grant in excess of £5,000 should contact grants@hertscf.org.uk before making an online application.
All grants must be spent within six months of receipt.
This funding has been made available by Hertfordshire County Council as a part of the government’s £160m National Covid Local Support Grant to support vulnerable families with children and other vulnerable people particularly affected by the pandemic. This is an extension to the £170m government fund to provide support through winter. The funding has been extended as the need has continued.
Applications from charities, groups and non-profit organisations supporting vulnerable adults that fall into any of the following categories are eligible to apply for funding:
Larger grants (up to £10,000) may be considered where a group can demonstrate an ability to work across a larger geographical area or support a significant number of local residents. Any group wanting to apply for a grant in excess of £5,000 should contact grants@hertscf.org.uk before making an online application.
All grants must be spent within six months of receipt.
This funding has been made available by Hertfordshire County Council as a part of the government’s £160m National Covid Local Support Grant to support vulnerable families with children and other vulnerable people particularly affected by the pandemic. This is an extension to the £170m government fund to provide support through winter. The funding has been extended as the need has continued.
Applications from charities, groups and non-profit organisations supporting vulnerable adults that fall into any of the following categories are eligible to apply for funding:
- Individuals in crisis (eg people facing poverty, experiencing or at risk of homelessness, poor mental health, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction etc) and their families, with our without children
- Those facing food poverty
- Those facing fuel poverty
- Minority and marginalised groups who have been particularly impacted by Covid-19
The deadline for applications is 15 September.
For the full criteria and details on how to apply visit this link.