SSCG Initiative Fund 2010 - 2011

Applications for the SSCG Initiative Fund are now open. The dealines for apllications are below:

Phase One: 23rd April 2010
Phase Two: 24th September 2010

You can print an application form by clicking on the link under the 'Read more' section to the right.  If you would prefer to complete the application form electronically please go to https://groups.southglos.gov.uk select the relevant group and go into the Safer Stronger Initiative Fund folder where you will find a word version.

The application process is six monthly, making two phases for the financial year.  Any under spend from the first round will be added to the resource for the second round. 

Safer and Stronger Community Groups Initiative Fund is is open to:

• all voluntary and community sector organisations that are actively engaged with the Safer and Stronger Community Groups, (SSCG)
• the SSCGs for collective group action, and other group partners that support the delivery of actions identified by the SSCGs.

The applications will be assessed based on the following priorities:

• Improving community cohesion
• Changing community perceptions
• Reduction in crime/violent crime
• Increase community engagement especially for people that feel excluded
• Tackling drug or alcohol
• Strengthening communities in relation to community safety
• Tackling anti-social behaviour
• Cleaner and safer environment
• Improving quality of life

All applications will need to be discussed, supported and endorsed by the relevant Safer and Stronger Community Group, and signed off by the chair or acting chair, before it is submitted. Electronically completed application forms are preferred and the community safety engagement officers will be able to advise and support the applicants through the process.

Next round for applications:

March 2010

September 2010