Hardship Fund open for applications
The Hardship Fund offers an additional £16.7 million of support for third sector organisations in England delivering front line services to the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society, building on the £42.5 million package of measures in the Government's Real Help for Communities Action Plan.
The Hardship Fund offers grants between £50,000 and £250,000 to third sector organisations that are suffering financial hardship that is impacting on their ability to deliver front line services in health and social care, housing support, education and training and advice, information and guidance. To apply, organisations must have a turnover of £200,000 a year or more.
The Hardship Fund will be administered by the Community Development Foundation (CDF). More information about how to apply and the guidance notes for applicants can be found on the CDF website via the link below or by calling 0113 246 1561.