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Criteria for the new £16.7m Hardship Fund announced

11 June 2009
 
This year's Budget saw the announcement of a £16.7m Hardship Fund for the sector, building on the £42.5m Real Help for Communities action plan. The Hardship Fund will provide grant support to third sector organisations in England delivering front-line services to the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society that have been affected by the recession.
 
Grants of between £50,000 and £250,000 will be available to organisations with a turnover of at least £200,000 that are in financial hardship which is impacting on their ability to deliver services in the following areas:
 
      - Health and Social Care
      - Housing Support
      - Education and Training
      - Information, Advice and Guidance
 
More information about the delivery partner, when the Hardship Fund will open for applications and how to apply will be available on this website shortly.