More council grants for Burgess Hill voluntary groups amid coronavirus

It has set up a £6,150 Covid-19 Grants Fund with donations made by the community during the Graham Meeres live-streamed DJ set held in June, with match funding being provided by the town council and Burgess Hill District Lions Club.

A spokesman for the council said: “Following consultation with the town’s groups, the council is aware that many of them have been unable to raise any income or hold their usual fundraising activities during the Covid-19 lockdown, while still having to meet running costs or experiencing an increased demand for their services during the emergency.”

In addition, a one-off £10,000 Environmental Initiatives Fund is available this year for voluntary groups wishing to develop environmental projects.

These two new grants are in addition to the usual in-year grants the town council awards to local groups.

Minor Grants of up to £1,000 are still available, with applications needing to be submitted by August 30. And Major Grants applications for capital costs of £1,000 plus must be submitted by September 30.

Application forms and supporting information for the Minor Grants, Major Grants and Environmental Initiatives can be obtained by visiting www.burgesshill.gov.uk/grants.

Alternatively, call Jennifer O’Grady on 01444 247726 or email [email protected].

The deadline for Covid-19 grants applications is July 31, and the grants will be awarded to groups in August.

Visit www.burgesshill.gov.uk/town-community/covid-19-grants-for-voluntary-groups.

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