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Community Forum Budgets Lutterworth, Broughton Astley & Rural West Community Forum 2012/2013. Update of projects funded 2012. Cash for your Community - £15,000. 3 ways to take get involved: Apply for funding by putting a project idea forward View and comment on projects on line
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Community Forum BudgetsLutterworth, Broughton Astley & Rural West Community Forum 2012/2013
Cash for your Community - £15,000 3 ways to take get involved: • Apply for funding by putting a project idea forward • View and comment on projects on line • Register to attend and Vote for your favourite projects
Eligibility The following organisations / bodies will be eligible for Community Forum Budget funding: • Voluntary & Community Sector organisations • constituted local groups and charities (including social enterprises, but excluding political groups) • Parish Councils, Local Authorities and other statutory agencies The Leicestershire Sustainable Community Strategy priorities are: • Supporting Individuals and families • Delivering effective services • Protecting our environment • Improving our communities • Enhancing children’s lives • Developing our economy
Criteria Funding for new or existing projects… APPROPRIATE • not duplicate existing services • provide value for money • link to priorities of the Leicestershire Sustainable Community Strategy & Big Society aspirations FEASIBLE Led by an eligible organisation /body that is able to deliver the project by March 2013 SUSTAINABLE Projects need to provide some lasting or longer term benefits for the area (or part of it).
Key differences in process • Criteria • Maximum amount funded per project: £ 5,000 • Only one proposal per group per forum. • Decision Night • Format of evening has changed to enable more interaction between delegates. • Prioritisation will still happen through voting by delegates, but • - 4 spaces reserved for each Project (was 2 spaces) • - Additional spaces will be available by pre-registration only & will be open to all local residents on a first come, first served basis. • Expert Panel • A panel of officers from a range of partners will provide feedback on each project at the Decision Night.
Contact Details • More information on website: www.leicestershireforums.org/cfb • Email: Leicestershireforums@leics.gov.uk • Dedicated Information Line: 0116 305 7034