Purpose of the Fund:
Keadue Community Grants Fund was established by a local family to provide support to local organisations tackling the growing social need in Derry City and surrounding Waterside areas.
How does it work?
Organisations and constituted groups which are supporting local people through short and long term crises caused by a range of social factors including issues such as poverty, addiction, and low educational attainment, can apply for a grant. The organisations which support people can also apply for running costs to maintain the support offered to those in crisis and need.
Social factors can include but are not exclusive to: poverty, ill health, addiction, disability, family breakdown, abuse, bereavement, loneliness and isolation, or low educational attainment.
Key objectives
With these grants we aim to fund local organisations who are already making a difference in the lives of people who are struggling with difficult life issues and their subsequent effects.
Grants can be used to fund any of the following activities:
Grants available
Grant sizes will typically be between £10k and £20k to be awarded over periods of up to two years. Organisations can re-apply in subsequent years following completion of grant evaluation and monitoring reports.
Priorities
For the shortlisting process we will prioritise organisations that:
Basic eligibility
The fund is open to constituted groups, organisations and small registered charities based in Derry City and surrounding Waterside areas.
Partnerships are encouraged to apply, with one organisation identified as the lead.
Applicants must have a signed, locally adopted governing document as well as associated paperwork such as accounts, current bank account, management committee, relevant policies, in the name of the applicant organisation.
Ineligibility
The fund is not open to:
The Foundation will not fund organisations or activities which promote causes that are contrary to our purposes. Causes and activities that are contrary to our purposes include, but may not be limited to, those outlined in our investment policy. We will not therefore fund organisations or activities which we determine are linked to the promotion of armaments, alcohol, human rights abuses, tobacco or pornography.
In addition we won’t fund
Guidance for applicants
The Fund will be managed by the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland.
The Fund will close for applications on Tuesday 30 April 2024 at 1:00pm.
Applicants are required to provide supporting documentation with their applications including:
Applications must include the required documentation or they may not be assessed.
For further information please email Shauna Kelpie at skelpie@communityfoundationni.org or phone on 07796 264635
Closing Date: Apr 30, 2024 13:00
Apr 30, 2024 13:00
Area:
Derry City and surrounding Waterside areas
Grant size:
Grant sizes will typically be between £10k and £20k to be awarded over periods of up to two years.
Priorities:
For the shortlisting process we will prioritise organisations that: Are embedded in the local community and can evidence knowledge of local issues ; Can provide impact stories of meeting need; Can provide long term support to the people they are helping if needed; Can specify organisational need; Recognises the need to provide skills-building for staff and volunteers; Are well regarded in the local community, and if needed, can provide 2 references
Fund Development Officer
If you are unsure about any of the above, or have any other queries, then please contact Shauna Kelpie, Fund Development Officer.
Fund Development Officer
If you are unsure about any of the above, or have any other queries, then please contact Shauna Kelpie, Fund Development Officer.