SNG Thriving Communities Fund – Deadline 20 December 2024

Article date
10 October 2024
Primary interest
Voluntary sector
Introduction – overview of the funding

SNG (Sovereign Network Group) is a leading housing association, committed to improving customers’ wellbeing and developing thriving and resilient communities. Their Thriving Communities fund is aimed at supporting not-for-profit groups and organisations to deliver cohesive, sustainable, and resilient communities which people are proud to be a part of.

Grants will be awarded for initiatives and projects that actively support affiliated communities.

Who is eligible to apply?

To apply for this fund, applicants must be a local not-for-profit group, community organisation, or a registered charity who will be able to demonstrate how they will engage with and benefit SNG customers.

The fund will be split into six distinct regions across the South of England (Reading being covered in one of the six regions)  and will be limited to one project per organisation. Eligibility criteria is listed in the guidance notes (below).

What are the funder priorities?

Funding will prioritise groups whose work will directly benefit the funder’s customers.

Priority will be given to applications that clearly demonstrate their objectives, the outcomes that their project will achieve and the difference that will be made by their project as a whole. Applications will also be assessed on how they aim to engage with, and benefit SNG customers and communities within the designated areas.

How much can organizations apply for?

Grants from £1,000 up to £5,000 are available.

What the funding can be used for

Capital/equipment costs of up to 25% and core running costs of up to 10% of the total project budget will be funded.

Is there a deadline?

The funding went live on 1 July 2024 and will be operated on a rolling basis reviewing applications on a six-week cycle.

Find out more/how to apply

To apply for funding, applicants will first need to register their project on the ActionFunder website.

To know more about the application process, please read the guidance notes available on the funder’s website.

Further support

For further support from RVA with preparing your application or your policies and procedures required for this funding, contact Herjeet Vass at herjeet.vass@rva.org.uk