APPLY FOR FUNDING FOR BRIGG COMMUNITY PROJECTS

FROM NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

Could your community project benefit from funding? The SSE North Lincolnshire Sustainable Development Fund could help. You can apply for the funding by submitting an expression of interest before the deadline on 11 April.
SSE North Lincolnshire Sustainable Development Fund run by North Lincolnshire Council provides funding for projects that can make a difference to local communities.
The Fund is worth over £200,000 and you can apply for funding from £10,000 upwards. It is to be used to provide support for strategic projects in North Lincolnshire. Successful projects will have the potential to make a significant and sustainable difference to people within North Lincolnshire.
Priority areas have been set for the funding and applicants must meet one of these:

• Increase job opportunities and employment in North Lincolnshire through activities or support focused on increasing an individual’s chances of entering employment, remaining in employment and/or progressing further in employment.
• Enable communities to develop renewable energy schemes or energy efficiency programmes which are of benefit to the local community and could generate social, environmental or economic benefit.
• Enhance North Lincolnshire’s natural and built environment for the benefit of local people and the attraction of visitors; activities that retain, enhance or build upon natural and/or local heritage.

If you would like to find out more information on the funding or to apply, you can do this on the council’s website www.northlincs.gov.uk/community-advice-and-support/community-rights-funding-and-grants/sse-keadby-wind-farm-community-fund/
You can also call 01724 296926 or email fundingprogrammes@northlincs.gov.uk

The deadline for applications is 16 May 2016.
The Sustainable Development Fund is provided as part of a community benefit programme for SSE’s Keadby wind farm and is expected to deliver over £5m in support during its 25 year lifetime.
Coun John Briggs, chair of the SSE North Lincolnshire Sustainable Fund Panel, said: “The SSE North Lincolnshire Sustainable Development Fund is a great initiative that supports local community projects to improve employment opportunities, benefit the economy and enhance the environment.
“If you have a project that aims to help your local community, complete an expression of interest and we will consider your application. The deadline for expressions of interest is 14 April, so make sure you don’t miss out.”