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“Funding Opportunities”. Caring for our Towns and Countryside: A Community Forum 8 December, 2010. Martyn Riley External Funding Officer Kent County Council. External funding - context. Less money, more competition Growth of loans Two stage application process Changing priorities.
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“Funding Opportunities” Caring for our Towns and Countryside: A Community Forum 8 December, 2010 Martyn Riley External Funding Officer Kent County Council
External funding - context • Less money, more competition • Growth of loans • Two stage application process • Changing priorities
Grant Overview • Central Government • Local Government • Lottery • EU • Other Agencies • Charitable Trusts
Why bids fail? • Ineligible • Incomplete • Evidence of need/added value • Planning/budget • Poor track record
Why bids fail? • Innovation • Match funding • Competition • Long term/exit strategy • Value for money
EFU contacts and links • martyn.riley@kent.gov.uk 01622 694384 • Kent4Communities www.open4community.info/kent/