Minority Ethnic Development Fund

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The Minority Ethnic Development Fund (MEDF) provides support for voluntary and community organisations working with minority ethnic people and groups. The aim of the Fund is to assist minority ethnic and local community organisations to promote good relations between people of different ethnic backgrounds and the building of community cohesion, and promotion of integration.

How to apply

Guidance notes for applicants and application forms, which explain the tiers and the criteria for funding in more detail, are available at the following link: www.ofmdfmni.gov.uk/articles/racial-equality

See more at: http://www.community-relations.org.uk/2016/02/minority-ethnic-development-fund-2/?platform=hootsuite#sthash.iDerNgMk.dpuf

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is 2pm on 8 March 2016.

 

The Hilden Charitable Fund-Summer Play Schemes Funding 2016

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The Fund has allocated a small budget to help community groups run summer play schemes for disadvantaged communities. Some priority will be given to projects which show they are inclusive of children from refugee families, and show BME involvement.

Trustees look to fund:

  • Projects for children aged 5 to 18 years
  • Locally based schemes lasting from 2 to 6 weeks
  • Schemes with strong volunteer support

Applications are accepted from voluntary agencies with an income of less than £150,000. Trustees will accept applications from across the UK.

Applications must be received by Friday May 20th 2016

For further information - www.hildencharitablefund.org.uk