COMMUNITY FUND

1. Title: COMMUNITY FUND2. Awarding Authority: Origin Housing, GB. Web: 3. Contract type: Service contract4. Description: The awarding authority have launched a community fund to support our communities in the Specified Location. This funding will be invested in projects that make a difference to our communities. This is all part of our vision to build strong communities where people can thrive. It is now more important than ever to support our residents and communities to recover from the impact of COVID-19.5. CPV Code(s): 85000000, 85300000, 85320000, 980000006. NUTS code(s): UKI, UKI3, UKI317. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: London and Hertfordshire8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Not provided.9. Estimated value of requirement: We award grants of up to £2,00010. The deadline for Round 1 applications is 11.9.2020 (12:00).11. Address to which they must be sent: For further information regarding the above contract notice please visit:12. Other information: What Will We Fund?We award grants of up to £2,000 for projects that address a need in the local community and benefit our residents. We are particularly keen to receive applications that support our Together strategy priorities to invest in communities or projects that tackle the impact of COVID-19. These priorities are:Supporting families – food projects, activities, community events.Activities for young people – training and personal development, sports, arts, and events.Activities for older people – wellbeing, activities to tackle loneliness.Gardening or environmental projects.Financial management – advice and skills.Digital inclusion- improving access, training or equipment solutions.Employment and training – developing skills, local enterprises and start-up.Deadline and AssessmentYou can apply during the application windows below. Your application will be assessed by members of our resident panel Spotlight and staff.July – 16 August (decision in September 2020)September – 18 October (decision in November 2020)November – 12 December (decision in January 2021)More InformationPlease visit the website above for more details.# funding opportunity# COVID-19