VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY SECTOR COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND SECOND ROUND – SHORT DEADLINE

1. Title: VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY SECTOR COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND SECOND ROUND – SHORT DEADLINE2. Awarding Authority: Sheffield City Council, GB Email: vslt@sheffield.gov.uk. Web: www.sheffield.gov.uk3. Contract type: Service contract4. Description: Sheffield City Council have launched a second round of the Community COVID-19 Response Fund.This short-term funding is designed to support the Voluntary and Community Sector in their work around preventing the spread of COVID-19, testing and outbreak management, supporting people to isolate and supporting Covid-19 vaccination uptake.Applications will need to demonstrate how they meet one or more of the outcomes of the fund. Each of the four outcomes have equal importance:Preventing the spread of COVID-19. For example: educating, encouraging and supporting people to adopt and maintain COVID-safe practice to reduce the spread of infection.Outbreak control and encouraging testing. For example: working in the community to encourage people to get tested, to understand what is happening in relation to the current situation of the pandemic in Sheffield and across England. Promotion and communication on the current government guidance and rules.Supporting people to self-isolate (who have tested positive for COVID-19, are showing COVID-19 symptoms or have been told to isolate by Test, Track and Trace). For example: using good relationships and trust to provide people with the practical or emotional support or financial advice they need.Supporting COVID-19 Vaccination uptake. For example: promoting and encouraging the uptake of a COVID-19 vaccination for those people in eligible groups including those who are vaccine hesitant, those in at-risk groups and supporting people to address barriers to vaccination uptake.One example of funding given in first roundIn the first round of funding for this response fund in 2020, Thalassaemia, an organisation that supports individuals and families affected by thalassaemia, a genetic blood disorder, received a grant. They educate and raise awareness about this condition to communities at risk as well as health and non-health professionals to prevent this condition and further complications if anyone has already been diagnosed with thalassaemia. They run support groups for carers, patients and families with the aim of building self-esteem and confidence and organise awareness events, conferences and promote education around Thalassaemia5. CPV Code(s): 85320000, 85300000, 850000006. NUTS code(s): UKE, UKE3, UKE327. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: Yorkshire And The Humber, South Yorkshire, Sheffield.8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Not provided.9. Estimated value of requirement: Amounts availableThe total grant amount available in this round of funding is £230,000. Organisations and partnerships can apply for between £500 and £5,000; it is unlikely that applications will be considered if you apply for less than £500 or more than £5,000.10. The deadline for applications is 26.3.2021 (12:00).11. Address to which they must be sent: For further information regarding the above contract notice please visit: 12. Other information: How to applyFor more information and how to apply, download the full application pack at www.sheffield.gov.uk/grants. Please submit your completed application form, the signed Grant Agreement, the completed Grant Agreement and a copy of your governing document to vslt@sheffield.gov.uk.If you have any questions about the fund or the application process please email vslt@sheffield.gov.ukTKR-2021319-EX-1578289# funding opportunity# COVID-19