Applications are now open.
Purpose of the Large Resettlement Grants Fund
The funding is designed for projects that focus on supporting the resettlement community in Chorley. In recognition of the challenges our resettlement communities face due to the cost of living, barriers to employment/education, social isolation and language.
Grants up to £10,000 are available.
Applicants will have to demonstrate how their application for funding will enhance the life of Migrants, Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Chorley, supporting better outcomes and meet one or more of our key priorities below:
- provide support for those experiencing financial hardship
- provide opportunities that address food poverty (world/cultural foods)
- provide opportunities that address barriers to employment/education
- provide opportunities to address social isolation
- provide opportunities for peer support
- provide opportunities that help encourage community cohesion and integration.
Eligibility criteria
To be considered for a funding award, applicants must:
- be based in Chorley
- be a registered voluntary, community, faith or social enterprise sector group/organisation
- have a bank account registered to their group or organisation.
- able to commence a max. two months after the funding has been issued
- ensure that it addresses one or more of the key priorities of the fund
- demonstrate the positive impacts which will be made through the project.
Apply for the Large Resettlement Grants Fund
To apply, complete the Large Resettlement Grants form and return to us by email to resettlement@chorley.gov.uk