Building Funding Capacity programme
Building Funding Capacity (BFC) is a 3-year programme funded by The National Lottery Community Fund (The Fund).
The BFC programme will provide an opportunity for ethnic minority third sector organisations to:
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Apply for grant funding through the Ethnic Minority Development Fund (EMDF).
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Receive capacity building support around funding.
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Engage with The Fund and improve their knowledge and understanding of the ethnic minority 3rd Sector, share knowledge and build connections through The Ethnic Minority Knowledge and Learning Network.
The Ethnic Minority Development Fund
You can apply for up to £15,000 for your project ideas (minimum is £500). The BFC Funding Capacity Consultants will provide you with support throughout the application process. If you are successful, you can also access help to manage your grant funding to establish good practice.
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Capacity Building Support
Support will be available to develop your capacity around funding.
This support will include:
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Pre-Application Support
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Application Support
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Post Application Support
Pre-application support
As an EM third sector organisations you will:
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Have a better understanding of funding and learn what funders are looking for from applicants
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Learn how to involve your beneficiaries in your project idea
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Acquire the skills to evidence the need for your project
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Be able to better understand and articulate project outcomes
Application support
Application support involves:
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Support to understand and meet general funding assessment criteria.
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Providing informal feedback and advice on draft-application before it is submitted. We have limited capacity in relation to this and will prioritise small, grassroots and new groups / organisations.
Post-application support
Organisations on the programme can access support to:
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Learn how to improve upon an unsuccessful application to The Fund
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Understand how to manage your grant and meet The Fund’s requirements
Ethnic Minority Knowledge and Learning Network
A key aspect of the BFC programme involves delivering an Ethnic Minority Knowledge and Learning Network.
This network meets on a quarterly basis allowing ethnic minority third sector organisations to:
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Engage with The Fund and improve their knowledge and understanding of the ethnic minority 3rd Sector
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Share their experiences of funding.
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Develop a better awareness of the funding landscape.
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Network with other ethnic minority voluntary organisations, develop new connections and share learning.
If you are interested in participating in this programme, please contact:
- Padam Singh, Funding Capacity Consultant – padamsingh@cemvoscotland.org.uk
- Kaja Czuchnicka, Funding Capacity Consultant – kaja.czuchnicka@cemvoscotland.org.uk
- Surbjit Dhillon, EMDF Engagement Officer – surbjitdhillon@cemvoscotland.org.uk
- Shaista Asghar, Head of Operations and Resources – shaistaasghar@cemvoscotland.org.uk