Bedford Borough Council has launched a new £170,000 grant funding scheme to support voluntary organisations and community groups that help those struggling with the cost of living.
The grants can be awarded to community, voluntary and social enterprise organisations, or town and parish councils, which are supporting individuals and families during the current cost of living crisis.
The project is a partnership between Bedford Borough Council, Compass Wellbeing and the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) Health and Care Partnership.
Grants of between £5,000 and £25,000 are available to organisations that are helping local residents to stay warm, well and socially connected this winter.
For example, organisations that support people to access hot, healthy, nutritious meals in community settings, help with social isolation and loneliness and support for people to access healthcare.
Cllr Louise Jackson (Labour, Harpur) portfolio holder for Health and Wellbeing said, “Most of us will have been affected in some way by the cost of living crisis, and our charitable and voluntary sector is not immune to rising costs and falling donations.
“By working closely with local community groups, we are aiming to ensure that as many residents as possible continue to get the support that they need”.
“I urge local organisations to get in touch and find out more about the Bedford Borough Cost of Living Community Grant Fund.”
Full more information on how to apply visit compasswellbeing.co.uk/latest-funding-opportunities.
The deadline for applications is 18 December 2022.
