Funding is an essential part of any community project, however knowing where to go and who to approach can seem a difficult and daunting task. At Northamptonshire ACRE we aim to help people in rural communities find out about potential sources of funding and to help them get in touch with funders.

Northamptonshire ACRE does not administer any grants programmes itself, other than the Parish Plan Grant Pot and, as part of that, the BITESIZE Grant. What we can do is help you identify the funders who are likely to be interested in your type of project. We have a number of funding directories although increasingly the Internet is an excellent source of information on funding opportunities. Most major funders have comprehensive websites with details of current funding priorities and application forms available to download.

There is a wide range of potential funders for different types of project, for example:

• Local authorities
• Other statutory agencies
• Lottery
• National grant-making trusts
• Local trusts/charities
• Landfill tax credit scheme
• Corporate and business support

If you would like some help with ideas for funding your rural community project, please contact us on 01604 765888.