The Foundation administers a variety of funds for grant making and will be able to advise on which grant programme fits your needs or recommend an alternative funder if the project falls outside the Community Foundation's criteria.

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Each of these funds is open to small voluntary and community groups who have a bank account, constitution and produce annual income and expenditure accounts. Applications are considered by an independent panel of local people with the skills; knowledge and experience to make decisions on awards, and grants are monitored for their effectiveness.

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How to apply: We aim to make our grants schemes as accessible as possible, keeping paperwork to a minimum whilst ensuring 'due diligence'. click to download an Application Form and Guidance Notes. Alternatively you can contact us on 01458 833133, or by e-mail info@somersetcf.org.uk to receive paper copies.

If you are unsure whether you would be eligible you may wish to submit an expression of interest form (please click here to download the form). Please note: eligibility does not guarantee that you will be successful.

Deadlines: Our grants panel meet every 6 to 8 weeks and the deadlines for applications are as follows:

2009: - 26th June, 4th August, and 17th September