COMMUNITY GIVING FUND

1. Title: COMMUNITY GIVING FUND2. Awarding Authority: The National Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Society Limited, GB. Web: 3. Contract type: Service contract4. Description: Charities and community groups dealing with the impact of Covid-19 are invited to apply for a grant of up to £1,000 through the NFU Mutual Community Giving Fund. The fund is available in areas that are local to NFU operations in the UK.In 2020, the organisation provided financial support to 49 community groups and charities working on the frontline of the pandemic. The donations helped provide equipment for a search and rescue team, an outdoor shelter for a community centre, PPE for a dementia support group and food parcels for vulnerable members of the community to name just a few.Applications to the fund are likely to be more successful if they meet one or more of the funds priorities, these are:Connecting the community; reducing social isolation, providing opportunities, and encouraging resilienceProviding care and support to vulnerable members of our communityRelieving poverty; improving the health and wellbeing of our communitiesAdvancing education and experiences for young peopleThere are four application rounds available for 2021, the first round will close on 31 March 2021.5. CPV Code(s): 98000000, 85300000, 853200006. NUTS code(s): UKG, UKG1, UKG137. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: UK8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Not provided.9. Estimated value of requirement: Grant of up to £1,00010. There are four application rounds available for 2021, the first round will 31.3.2021.11. Address to which they must be sent: For further information regarding the above contract notice please visit:12. Other information: For further information and to apply, please visit the NFU Mutual website.# funding opportunity# COVID-19