Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Funding 2024 - 2027

Lichfield District Council want to fund projects/activities that will impact our 4 strategic plan outcomes, and address where our Voluntary and Community Sector Fund can make a difference and meet the needs of target groups.

We would particularly welcome new or innovative approaches and

organisations working together with Lichfield District Council and other partners, to combine skills and expertise.

The total amount of funding available is £163,000 per year over a total of 3 years 2024-2027, a total value of £489,000. We want to award funding across all areas, with no indicative value set against each outcome. The minimum award per organisation will be £1,000 per year and we are unlikely to award an organisation more than £50,000 per year.

The Prospectus including the application forms and guidance notes will be made available online on Wednesday 18th October 2023: https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/community/can-i-fund-community-project/5

The deadline for stage 1 applications is Friday 10th November 2023 at 17:00.

Applicants are invited to join an informal breakfast briefing session on:

Friday 3rd November at 10 am, via Teams.

The purpose of this session is for the Council to provide details on the prospectus and application process followed by a brief Q&A session.

To register for this session, please contact PolicyandStrategy@lichfielddc.gov.uk