Grassroots Grants

Grassroots Grants is a three-year scheme to March 2011, aimed at very small local community groups. Sussex Community Foundation holds budgets for Brighton & Hove, East and West Sussex.

Who can apply?
Not for profit, voluntary or community groups who:
• Have been active in their local community for a year or more
• Have an average income over three years of less than £20,000 per year, taken as an average turnover for the last 3 financial years (or over the life of the group if less than three years old).
• Work for the benefit of their local community
• Are led by volunteers
• Have a written set of rules or constitution

Size of Grant
Applications can be made for between £250 and £5,000. Groups can apply more than once until they have received a maximum of £5,000 in total.

Download a Grassroots application form and grant guidelines or request a pack from our office on 01273 403980 or info@sussexgiving.org.uk.

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