Grants are available for smaller organisations in Tendring who are running micro-projects in local communities after Tendring District Council was successful in a bid to government for the money for communities which have been disproportionately affected by Covid-19.

Groups can apply for funding between £500 and £2,500 from the Community Champions scheme and applications must be made by December 31 2021, and meet the criteria set out by the government. Funds will be released in early February.

Phase one of the Community Champions scheme saw funding distributed to bigger local organisations for agreed projects. Phase two is looking to support in particular community integration and confidence; support to use local amenities; overcoming digital exclusion; increased knowledge and take-up of support schemes; and building trust.
Contact Rebecca Morton at [email protected] for information and an application form.