***THE NEWS CASH FOR COMMUNITIES***

What could your community group do with £10k - £30k? 

What difference will it make to you and your group? 

Well don’t just think about, now is the time to take action! 

The News Portsmouth has teamed up with the Big Lottery Fund through The Local Paper Initiative to give away grants totalling £250,000. On Wednesday, 17 July, Community Action in Portsmouth’s Funding Factory will be hosting two sessions to ensure that Portsmouth groups are aware of the funding available and will be on hand to offer support with applications.

When: Wednesday, 17 July 

Where: Oasis: The Venue, Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1NP 

Time: 1pm – 3pm & 6.30pm – 8.30pm  (Bring a sandwich to keep you going) 

THIS IS A FREE EVENT 

There is a very short turn around, so you will have to act fast. All applications must be submitted by 5pm on Sunday, 4 August. 

What you need to do next: 
 • Book your place on one of the briefing sessions via: http://portsmouthfundingfactory170713.eventbrite.com 
 • Download the application form and read the guidance notes available from: http://www.hantscf.org.uk/grants/available-grants/the-news-cash-for-communities.aspx 
 • Bring your application form along on the 17 July 
 • Complete your application form and submit it to the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation by the 4 August. 

For more information about The Local Papers Initiative visit: http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/global-content/programmes/england/local-papers?campaignkw=BigLocalPaperslink