External funding
External funding is money awarded from grant giving organisations like the EU, the National Lottery, local or national trusts and central government, either directly, or through an agency. Awards are usually made via competitive bidding.
Funding is usually for specific projects or work programmes which need to fit the funder's criteria. Applications should demonstrate a specific need that will be met by their project. The project should always be achievable.
Funding bodies are keen to see evidence of partnership working between the voluntary, community, statutory, and private sectors to avoid the duplication of work.
Tips
The Buckinghamshire Funding Group has produced some useful information on successful bidding and fundraising.
Sources of funding
Sources include charitable trusts, European funds, UK government funds as well as the National Lottery.
GRANTnet offer a database of funding opportunities. The database holds eligibility criteria, funders' priorities and contact details.
How we can help
If you are having difficulty using GRANTnet we can help you find potential funding for your project. This will take us up to 10 days. You can then approach the funding organisation and complete the application.
We also provide a bid critique service giving advice on whether your bid meets the priorities of the funder and general tips on bidding to improve your chance of success.
Contact
External Funding
Planning and Environment
County Hall
Walton Street
Aylesbury HP20 1UY
Fax: 01296 382060
For more information call 01296 383371 or email funding@buckscc.gov.uk
| File name | Summary | File size | Download time | File type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funding Newsletter February 2008 | February 2008 | 153 k | 22 secs |  |
| External funding and hard to reach groups | Guidelines for increasing our capacity and of voluntary groups to bid successfully for external funding aimed at addressing social inclusion. | 31 k | 4 secs | |
| Comprehensive Spending Review 2007 | Summary of the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR07) in relation to protential funding streams | 47 k | 6 secs | |
| Big Lottery Fund | Big Lottery Fund summary of programmes | 137 k | 20 secs | |
| Bidding Guide | This guide is aimed at both public and voluntary sector organisations seeking funding | 145 k | 21 secs | |
| Buckinghamshire Funding Group contact list | The Buckinghamshire Funding Group is a partnership between Local Authorities and Voluntary Sector organisations in Buckinghamshire, which aims to provide information on the funding opportunities available to organisations in the County | 20 k | 2 secs | |