LGBTQ+ COVID-19 – SMALL FUND

1. Title: LGBTQ+ COVID-19 – SMALL FUND2. Awarding Authority: Comic Relief, and METRO, GB. Web: 3. Contract type: Service contract4. Description: The LGBTQ+ COVID-19 Fund is funded by the Awarding Authority is the lead intermediary partner distributing these funds to the sector.The Fund is for LGBTQ+ community-led organisations and groups to support their vital role in supporting LGBTQ+ communities through the coronavirus pandemic and beyond. Five regional panels will assess and allocate the funds.Applications are open to groups and organisations with an annual turnover under £100,000.Your group or organisation must also:Consist of 3 or more peopleBe led by LGBTQ+ staff or volunteers (if you are a group within a larger organisation, then the staff/volunteers leading on this proposed project should identify as LGBTQ+)Be not-for-profitBe committed to equality and dignity for all LGBTQ+ people, including trans peopleFor small grants (under £5,000)For small grants:the relevant regional Panel will first assess your application form/videoThe Panel will then shortlist applicationsShortlisted applications will be invited to a short, Dragons Den style interview.The panel will then recommend successful applicants to the Partnership Board, who will award the funding.All applications will be assessed against the following criteria:Project design is of high qualityFeasible project deliveryExcellent value for money*Clear need for the project in the community*Excellent monitoring and evidence sharing plans*Reasonable governance of the project is in place*For small grants, you will be assessed on the first two criteria with your application form/video, and then the starred criteria at interview stage.5. CPV Code(s): 85320000, 98000000, 85300000, 98133100, 981300006. NUTS code(s): UKI, UKI4, UKI457. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: UK.8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Not provided.9. Estimated value of requirement: Award levels: micro up to £500 or £1,000, small up to £5,00010. Small grants applications will close on 22.9.2020.11. Address to which they must be sent: For further information regarding the above contract notice please visit:12. Other information: What types of projects will be funded?The fund is intended to support grassroots, local groups and organisations who can support LGBTQ+ communities through the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.Each organisation/group can only apply for one grant, not multiple grants adding up to £15,000Funding must be used by July 2021Public sector organisations cannot apply for funding, nor can they hold any of the funding on behalf of other organisationsProjects should address the impacts of COVID-19 on the sectorFor more details and to register your interest please visit the website : # funding opportunity# COVID-19