South East Region ESF Community Grants

Developing the skills of local people                            

Supporting people into employment

South East Region ESF Community Grants are part of the Learning and Skills Council and European Social Fund (ESF) programme, distributing £2,286,000 in small grants during 2008 - 2010. Grants of up to £12,000 are available to third sector organisations in the South East.

The third round is now open and application forms, criteria and guidelines are available below.  The closing date for the third round is 12 noon on 21 September 2009.

Applications are invited from Charity or 'not for profit' and voluntary and community organisations based and providing services in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey and Sussex to support the most disadvantaged individuals not in employment to access further learning opportunities or progress to employment.

Examples of project activities: 

• Initial help for people who need support with basic skills or for whom English is a second language
• Training in new skills or skills development
• Providing advice and coaching/mentoring
• Helping people with confidence building and personal development through training courses, coaching/mentoring or peer group support
• Assisting people with job searches, including CV and interview support
• Providing taster work experience including voluntary work or arranging such placements
• Helping people with first contact engagement activities, e.g. to provide support to individuals to help them overcome barriers to learning and/or employment

Priority will be given to groups who work with - lone parents  - women - people with health/disability issues - older people (50 years plus) - ethnic minorities and diverse communities

To download information and application forms for ESF Community Grants please click on the links below:

• Leaflet
• Criteria & Guidelines
• Application form 
  

Alternatively contact:

Community Grants, Action in rural Sussex, 212 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2NH

Tel: 01273 407305

Email: communitygrants@ruralsussex.org.uk

The South East Region Community Grants programme is funded by the Learning & Skills Council and European Social Fund (ESF) and managed by Surrey Community Action

EU Social FundSussex Community ActionAction in Rural Sussex