Community Networking Grant

Thanks to the additional funding from the BG Group, we are adding an extra element to the 2007 grants scheme to encourage and enable active networking and co-operation between coastal communities and between projects around the Moray Firth.

What this scheme will do

• Help pay for travel and other expenses within the Moray Firth area
 
• Include details of your group / project network / exchange proposals on our website and help to attract other participants.

• Offer coastal community groups assistance to network, share experiences and learn from best practice examples around the Moray Firth. 

How much grant is available?

• For Groups travelling to another location, a maximum of £100 per group.

• For Groups travelling by car:- Car use will be paid at the public transport mileage rate of 25 pence per mile, based on agreed mileage, or the cost of public transport if less.

• To encourage car sharing, where 4 or more share one vehicle, rate increased to 30 pence per mile.

• For host groups, a flat rate of £25 to meet out of pocket expenses in copying papers, providing refreshments etc.

• NO match funding is required.  The Community Group Exchange costs are considered to be match funded by in-kind volunteer time from the applicant Group.

Who can apply?

• Not-for-profit groups that are formally constituted and have their own bank account.
 
• Must be corporate members of the MFP (Free Membership)


Benefits of this scheme 

• simple application 

• short timescale for decision 

• easy report-back and claim procedure

To register your interest

Complete a Networking Search form to include details of your group / project network / exchange proposals on our website and help to attract other participants.

To see the details of groups who have registered an interest in networking, click here.

To apply for this scheme

•Read the Guidelines. 

•Complete a Networking Grant application form and submit by post or email to the Partnership.

•Phone us on 01463 225530 or email if you need help completing the form

Timescales

• Applications accepted up to 17 January 2007 (only estimated costs required)

• Decision within ten working days

• Successful groups have until the end of January 2008 to complete

• Payment will be made on completion of a final claim (actual costs) and completed evaluation form.