Hertfordshire Community foundation
The Local Network Fund for Children and Young People
Location Hertfordshire
Dates

Deadline for applications: Ongoing

Aims

Objective of the funding opportunity: The fund is looking to support new activities or projects that benefit children and young people aged between 0 and 19. Projects must fall under one of four key themes:
~ Aspirations and experiences - helping children and young people to achieve goals that they would otherwise be unable to achieve
~ Economic disadvantage - helping families to improve their living standards and cope with difficulties that come from being on a low income
~ Isolation and access - helping children or young people who may feel isolated or alone, or who have difficulty accessing services that are available to other young people (for example children in rural areas)
~ Children's voices - giving children and young people the chance to give their opinions and advice on matters that concern them

It aims to help the following client groups:
Young People

FRESA priorities The funding opportunity fits with the following FRESA priorities:

Top Priorities:
Young people and career choices


More information on the FRESA
The following labour market factsheets contain evidence to support bids for this funding: 
Young people and career choices

Eligibility Eligible organisations:  Voluntary and community groups
Accreditation Organisations must have the following accreditation to bid: No accreditation is needed
Amount available Funding available:
Grants of up to £7,000 are available.

Application

How to apply for this funding: To receive an application form with guidance notes you will need to contact the national call centre on 0845 113 0161.

Contact

For further information contact:  

For more information on this funding opportunity:
Hertfordshire Community Foundation
Sylvia Adams House
24 The Common
HATFIELD
Herts
AL10 0NB

Tel: 01707 251351

info@hertscf.org.uk

Weblinks

Other useful websites:
Every Child Matters - http://www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/strategy/localnetworkfund/