Small Grants for Volunteering available

The Department for Social Development has confirmed that Small Grants for Volunteering funding will be available for the period May to September 2013.

The funding will be available to support community activity during the summer period that involves volunteers.Groups may apply for up to £1,000 to support volunteer expenses, running costs and equipment. 40% of funding will be allocated to groups working in disadvantaged areas.

Complete an online application.

If you are unable to complete an online application contact the Finance Team on 028 9023 2020.

Applications will be accepted from volunteer involving organisations based in the 15 Council areas of Antrim, Ards, Armagh, Ballymena, Belfast, Carrickfergus, Castlereagh, Down, Dungannon & South Tyrone, Fermanagh, Larne, Lisburn, Newry & Mourne, Newtownabbey and North Down.

For more information view www.volunteernow.co.uk/news/item/408/