Two funding opportunities which are now open for applications until 10^th September.

VVU Community Grants (2026/27), The criteria for this fund is based on the VVU/ECVYS Listening Report and has a local/district/area focus.  The fund is open for application from local ‘not-for-profit’ voluntary or community clubs or organisations with a registered office based address in, and delivering work in, Essex, Southend and Thurrock only. Applicants can apply for up to £22,000 to deliver projects between 1st April 2026 – 31st March 2027 with young people. Please visit – Funding News « Essex Council for Voluntary Youth Services  for the full criteria and to apply.  Also Jim Pearson from the VVU is coming along to our ECVYS cluster meeting on 15^th July to share more about this. But if you have any questions about this fund please contact Beks Beks@ECVYS.org.uk  or Jim james.pearson@essex.gov.uk  and we would be very happy to speak with you.

PFCC Community Safety Development Fund (CSDF), is designed to support the local voluntary and community safety sector in tackling crime and anti-social behaviour across the county, building safer and stronger communities. Groups apply to the CSDF for grants upto £20,000.  Please visit – Community Grants – Essex PFCC  for more details if you have any questions, Claire Claire.hanrahan2@essex.police.uk would be happy to speak with you.