Grants of up to £500 are available to constituted groups and voluntary groups providing support to their communities during the Coronavirus pandemic. The fund is available to groups providing support within the fund area of benefit (see ‘Who can apply’ below). The deadline for applications is 31st May 2020.
Who can apply?
Applicants must be operating in the Edintore Coronavirus Fund Area of benefit, which covers Keith, Strathisla, Strathbogie, Dufftown & District, Cullen & Deskford, Buckie & District, Findochy and Portknockie. Applicants must be working to make life better for local people during the coronavirus outbreak, and working safely, following government advice.
Informal groups that do not have a constitution can apply, but need to provide details of 2 independent referees.
Eligible costs include e.g. buying essential supplies for households that are struggling financially, volunteer expenses, costs of leafleting or advertising the support you offer, equipment or materials you need to deliver support, befriending services, a contribution to running costs for this work etc. This is not an exhaustive list.
How to apply
Please email info@reapscotland.org.uk for an application form, giving the name of your group, where you are based and a brief outline of what support you are providing. Eligible applicants will be sent an short application form which can be completed and returned by email. The process is designed to be quick and simple and we aim to pay grants to successful applicants by bank transfer within a week. Groups can apply for costs already incurred from March 1st as well as for costs still to be paid.
If you are not sure if you are eligible or your costs are eligible please email info@reapscotland.org.uk or call 01542 888070 for an informal discussion (or leave a message and we will call you back).