Grants available to set up projects in Frome Vale

We are delighted to be awarding £10,000 to fund locally led projects that help energize and strengthen the local community in Frome Vale, in a project in collaboration with Bristol City Council.

The fund will be open to applicants in the area and aims to support local people to start and run groups, events and classes in an aim to create more opportunities in Frome Vale.

We're looking for people who have an idea
that could make a difference in our
community, tackling five main priorities:

•           Isolation of older people

•           Mental health & wellbeing

•           Youth provision (ages 8+)

•           Food projects

•           Cost of living support

Could you teach a class, run a food group, lead wellbeing support groups or bring people together? Do you have a new and exciting idea that can help people in the community? The team are encouraging anyone who has an idea to get involved and apply for a grant, which could support tens of projects to get off the ground!

Wellbeing

We want the Grassroots Grants to have a
positive impact on the wellbeing of people in
the Frome Vale community. You could also
consider the Five Ways to Wellbeing in
planning your project: Connect, Keep
learning, Be active, Take notice and Give.

Who is eligible?

• Individuals with a community-focussed project
• Un-constituted or constituted resident-led groups
• Businesses or third sector organisations are not eligible.

Projects must primarily benefit residents of Frome Vale Ward. Projects must contribute to tackling one or more of the priorities listed above (isolation of older people; mental health & wellbeing; youth provision; food provision and cost of living support).

Grants will be awarded by The Frome Vale Grant Committee, which comprises of local residents.