The fund seeks to support projects which meet one or more of the following aims;
• A reduction in the under-18 conception rate
• Increased access to sexual health services for young people
• Increased access to contraception, particularly long acting reversible contraception and access through non-health settings
• Increase in the number of u25s accepting Chlamydia screening 

In order to be eligible for funding your group must;

• Be based in the area covered by Liverpool PCT, or be able to prove that 95% or more of the beneficiaries of your proposed project are from this area
• Have a formal constitution or governing document in the name of the group
• Be connected with or meeting the needs of the local community and be able to evidence this

The next closing date is 15th October 2010

A partnership programme between Sefton Sports Council and the Community Foundation for Merseyside. The fund will provide support for sports clubs wishing to deliver projects addressing the priorities of Sefton Sport and Physical Activity Alliance.

Grants of £2500- £5000 are available for projects which support one or more of the following:
1) Children and Young People:
Being healthy, staying safe, making a positive contribution to society and/or becoming engaged in their local communities e.g. helping to run sport activity.
2) Healthier Communities and Older People:
Increased physical activity for those who would not usually engage in sports, helping reducing drug or alcohol abuse, smoking with better nutrition as part of a sports/fitness programme. New opportunities in sport for older people.
3) Safer and Stronger Communities:
Increasing employment, e.g. new coaches. Providing greater access to sporting opportunities. Improving quality of life in disadvantaged neighbourhoods, crime reduction, reduced anti-social behaviour, e.g. by engaging young people into sport as a diversionary activity.
4) Economic Development:
Developing local skills, reducing worklessness, e.g. new coaches and volunteers

The next closing date for applications is 29th October 2010.

Community Foundation for Merseyside is in the final year of a three-year grants programme for small, grass-roots community and voluntary groups in Sefton, Halton, St. Helens, Wirral and Lancashire.

Grassroots Grants of up to £5,000 over the three years can be used for anything that increases or develops the capacity of small voluntary and community groups.

For more details on how to apply download our criteria and application form.
 

Closing dates for applications for 2010 are as follows:
Wirral 21/10/2010

Unfortunately the funding available for Grassroots in Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens and Halton Boroughs has now been fully allocated and we are unable to accept any more applications for this fund.

To apply for a Grassroot Grant in Lancashire, please visit the Community Foundation for Lancashire website at www.lancsfoundation.org.uk.

To access the End of Grant Monitoring Form please download the form below in the Grassroots Grants - Halton section.

The aim of the St. Helens LISTEN fund is to provide grant support to voluntary and community groups in St. Helens which seek to develop the capacity of the voluntary sector and contribute to one or more of the following themes;

• Increasing the number of people in volunteering
• Enabling a thriving third sector – to develop knowledge and capacity through training, collaboration, and the building and strengthening of networks

The Police Property Act Fund is held by Merseyside Police Authority and is funded by money that has come from the sale of property which has come into the Police’s possession.

Every application must conform to the object of the Fund to promote for the public benefit in and around Merseyside a safer and increased quality of life through the prevention of crime and the protection of people and property from criminal acts. 

Funding will be awarded in the areas of Liverpool North, Liverpool South, Sefton, Wirral, Knowsley, and St. Helens.

Grants of up to £5,000 are available for activities which have an impact on community safety and crime reduction.

Closing dates are as follows:

• Tuesday 30th November 2010

* Please note that the fund is extremely popular and only a specific number of applications will be taken to each Panel meeting. Please contact the Grants Team at the Foundation before you apply as we will be able to advise you when your application may be considered.

The Liverpool ONE Foundation aims to help the lives of local people in Merseyside, especially Liverpool, by providing support for good causes in and around the city.

Local priorities have been set for each borough of Merseyside. Groups applying to the fund should ensure that they can demonstrate their proposed project meets the local priorities which relate to their area as follows;

• Knowsley – Improvements to the local communities Health
• Liverpool – Children and young people’s diversionary activities
• Sefton – Older People and intergenerational projects; Children and young people’s diversionary activities; Improvements to the local environment
• St. Helens – Improvements to the local communities Health; Children and young people
• Wirral – Community capacity building in particular for children and young people

The next closing date for applications in 2010 is 01/10/2010.
 
To apply online click here.

For more details, please download the criteria and applications forms.

The Green Machine Fund supports projects that enhance, improve or conserve the local environment. Grants of between £50 and £500 are available from donors, including Unilever and Sonae UK, in the boroughs of Wirral, Knowsley, and Warrington.

Please submit applications as early as possible for projects taking place in Summer 2010.

The John Goore Fund has been established to support the residents of Lydiate, Sefton. There are three elements to the fund:
1) To support the advancement of higher education and training (Grants of up to £250 available to individuals or £1,000 to community groups)
2) To alleviate some of the disadvantages faced by those with disabilities and those physically or mentally restricted (Grants of up to £500 available)
3) To provide respite for local carers (Grants of up to £250 available)
 

This is a rolling programme accepting applications at all times.

The Joseph Harley Bequest Fund supports young people to undertake projects or activities, where assistance from public bodies is not usually available. Applications for funding assistance will be considered for advancement of education and training of individuals, under the age of 25 who are residents of Formby.

This is a rolling fund accepting applications at all times.
 

The Merseyside Police and High Sheriff’s Charitable Fund provides grants to voluntary bodies and community groups in Merseyside to support community safety, crime prevention and security initiatives in their locality.

Grants range from £500 to £2,500 and may be less than the figure applied for. In exceptional circumstances, grants for a higher value may be considered.

Grants are available in the boroughs of Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St. Helens and Wirral conforming to the objects of the Fund. 

The next closing date for applications for consideration is 01/10/10.

 

The Alliance & Leicester Fund supports projects throughout Merseyside, with priority for small groups with annual turnovers of less than £50,000. This year, the fund has adopted a healthy lifestyles theme and provides funding of up to £500.

 This is a rolling grant programme accepting applications at all times.

The Mersey Docks and Harbour Company 500 Fund provides funding of between £50 and £500 to registered charities, voluntary and community groups working in Sefton, Liverpool or Wirral, that can show local community involvement in the decision making of the organisation.

This is a rolling programme. 

The Employable Communities Fund supports groups within the community, voluntary and faith sector to target worklessness and progress individuals towards employment through learning, and educational opportunities.

Grants of up to £12,000 per year are available to eligible groups working in Sefton, Liverpool, Knowsley, St Helens and Wirral.

The next closing date for applications for 2010 is: 16/09/2010.

For more information please download the criteria and application forms from our fund partners Merseyside Expanding Horizons (0151 330 0552 www.expandinghorizons.co.uk) or Merseyside Disability Federation (0151 291 9570 www.merseydisability.org.uk)

The Sefton Educational and Learning Fund is available to advance the education of young people aged 25 or under, living in Sefton, and to benefit those groups or charities who provide an educational service or facility in the area.

Grants of up to £250 are available to residents of Sefton to cover costs of materials and courses.

For more information download the guidelines.