Cumbria Learning Links
The Training Network for the Voluntary & Community SectorSpecial Projects - NLDC
NEIGHBOURHOOD LEARNING IN DEPRIVED
COMMUNITIES FUND
Forthcoming Deadline
Friday 7th March 2008
The fund exists to support innovative learning activities for over 19 year olds in areas of deprivation - both geographical areas & communities of interest. Partnership working and progression routes for learners are encouraged.
If you have an idea for an innovative project to support hard to reach learners, contact us for an informal discussion, or for an application pack.
Tel 01768 242127,
email: Irena
Alternatively, download an application form and guidance notes
PLEASE NOTE: If you do download an application form and do decide you would like to apply. Please email Irena and with a brief description of your project before you complete the application.
THANK YOU
COMMUNITIES FUND
Forthcoming Deadline
Friday 7th March 2008
The fund exists to support innovative learning activities for over 19 year olds in areas of deprivation - both geographical areas & communities of interest. Partnership working and progression routes for learners are encouraged.
1. A significant proportion of the fund will be allocated to inviting voluntary & community sector (VCS) organisations to develop projects that will engage “hard to reach” learners and contribute to partnership activities in areas of Cumbria with low participation & achievement, for example: we’ve recently invited a number of voluntary & community sector training venues to submit applications to improve their training spaces, so that these organisations can offer training in the communities where the participants live
The fund is available to encourage joint working between VCS organisations & large training providers, like FE colleges, to ensure that there are recognisable learning progression routes in place for new learners. The funding, however, would be directed to the VCS group engaging with the new learners rather than the colleges.
2. The NLDC fund will continue to support innovative projects that tackle deprived rural communities of place or interest outside the main areas of urban deprivation.
3. The fund will give priority to applications from smaller voluntary and community sector organisations. CLL will offer advice to organisations wishing to apply to the fund, & support with monitoring & evaluation will be available to successful applicants, if needed.
4. Applications are welcomed for capital expenditure as well as revenue, although most of the capital for the next round is likely to go to venues.
NB 1. The fund does not support projects that are largely for IT training or computer equipment. There is a lot of IT provision around the county. Have you thought of working in partnership with your local college or CDC (Community Development Centre) to offer the kind of training you need?
NB 2. The fund cannot be used for staff costs where there is no link to learning activities. In fact, any project which has a large proportion of its costs devoted to staff time will not be looked upon favourably by the panel.
The fund is available to encourage joint working between VCS organisations & large training providers, like FE colleges, to ensure that there are recognisable learning progression routes in place for new learners. The funding, however, would be directed to the VCS group engaging with the new learners rather than the colleges.
2. The NLDC fund will continue to support innovative projects that tackle deprived rural communities of place or interest outside the main areas of urban deprivation.
3. The fund will give priority to applications from smaller voluntary and community sector organisations. CLL will offer advice to organisations wishing to apply to the fund, & support with monitoring & evaluation will be available to successful applicants, if needed.
4. Applications are welcomed for capital expenditure as well as revenue, although most of the capital for the next round is likely to go to venues.
NB 1. The fund does not support projects that are largely for IT training or computer equipment. There is a lot of IT provision around the county. Have you thought of working in partnership with your local college or CDC (Community Development Centre) to offer the kind of training you need?
NB 2. The fund cannot be used for staff costs where there is no link to learning activities. In fact, any project which has a large proportion of its costs devoted to staff time will not be looked upon favourably by the panel.
If you have an idea for an innovative project to support hard to reach learners, contact us for an informal discussion, or for an application pack.
Tel 01768 242127,
email: Irena
Alternatively, download an application form and guidance notes
PLEASE NOTE: If you do download an application form and do decide you would like to apply. Please email Irena and with a brief description of your project before you complete the application.
THANK YOU
Documents for download
- newestnldcappform2007.doc (22/08/2007)
- newestnldcguidelinesforapplicants2007.doc (22/08/2007)
