Capacitybuilders to deliver 250 modernisation grants to third
sector
29 June 2009
Some 250 key third
sector organisations will receive a £1,000 bursary award under the
government's Real Help for Communities Modernisation Fund, it has
been announced.
Delivered by Capacitybuilders, the grants programme is geared
towards bringing charities into the 21st century and helping them
become more resistant to the economic downturn.
Capacitybuilders chief executive Matt Leach commented: "This
first tranche of awards means we’re on track to support hundreds of
frontline groups become stronger and more resilient, providing
direct benefit to the communities and individuals across the
country who rely on them for advice, support and services."
Part of a £16.5 million Real Help for Communities scheme, the £1
million fund is open to new applicants until 17 July, after which
the recipients will be announced.
A second phase of the bursary programme will award grants of up
to £10,000 to aid charity mergers and collaborations this
autumn.
Capacitybuilders is a non-departmental public body that receives
funding from the Office of the Third Sector at the Cabinet
Office.
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