The Grassroots Fund is a government initiative which enables people to increase their giving and community groups to receive grants.
Grassroots Fund
£1.14m for Bucks
Buckinghamshire Community Foundation is the local delivery agent for the £1.14 million allocated for voluntary and charity activities in our county from the Grassroots Fund.
The coalition government's Office of Civil Society recognises the importance of supporting and inspiring philanthropy. The £130 million Grassroots Fund runs from 2008-2011 and is divided into two parts:-
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An £80 million small grants fund for community organisations. Click here to find out more about how your community or voluntary group can apply.
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A groundbreaking £50 million endowments programme to enable local funders to generate additional donations on a matched basis and invest them in endowments, thereby building their capacity to provide long-term funding for frontline community organisations. Click here to find out more about endowment or here to see how your donations can go further.
