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07 August 2009

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1	Grantsnet - free grants information site
2	Win Grant Tracker for one year with NICVA
3	Arts Council Project Funding reopens
4	Winston Churchill Memorial Trust open for 2010 applications
5	UnLtd 4iP award scheme
6	Building Change Trust consultation session at CAF
7	Reducing the Risk
8	Health & Well Being Indicators Training
9	Grow Your Own
10	The Sperrin Walking Festival

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1	Grantsnet - free grants information site Grantsnet, the free grants information site, has overhauled its search facility. The site offers grant information for charities / voluntary organisations and not-for-profit organisations at no charge and without any requirement to register. The service, which covers England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, is run by a team of volunteers. The site's advanced search function now enables users to search by region and by activity, and allows users to sign up for e-mail updates of new grant information that matches your interest. For more information go to www.grantsnet.co.uk
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2	Win Grant Tracker for one year with NICVA NICVA is offering GrantTracker free for a year to one lucky organisation or person who creates a profile and signs up to the Fundraising Information Group on www.communityni.org. GrantTracker provides subscribers with access to a database of hundreds of funding opportunities. Features like MyTracker enable users to create their own funding directory online. The Fundraising Information Group is an online forum to talk with other fundraisers, discuss fundraising issues, ask questions, view events and access publications. It is entirely free to join. To be in with a chance of winning the year's subscription you must have created a profile for yourself or your organisation, preferably add a picture and then join the fundraising information group by the end of 29 September 2009. A draw will take place on 30 September 2009. All people who are members of the Fundraising Information Group at the time will be eligible for the draw. Create Your Profile on www.communityni.org and don't forget to choose to join the Fundraising Information Group on www.communityni.org/groups If you already subscribe to Grant Tracker and you win the draw - your subscription will be extended for a year for free. If you can't wait to sign up for Grant Tracker please contact us at grant.tracker@nicva.org or phone 028 9087 7777.
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3	Arts Council Project Funding reopens The Arts Council's Project Funding programme opens for application on 24th August - 24th September 2009. The aim of this Arts Council funding programme is to assist organisations to deliver arts projects which contribute to the growth of arts in the community for new and existing audiences and which reflect the diversity of Northern Ireland's society and culture. The programme will be open to online applications at the following address from Thursday 24th August 2009 http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/project_funding.htm
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4	Winston Churchill Memorial Trust open for 2010 applications Would experience overseas enhance your effectiveness in your career or field of interest? Could this bring real benefits and positive change to your community, the UK and yourself? Each year Winston Churchill Memorial Trust offers opportunities for British Citizens to travel overseas to undertake study projects related to their trade, profession or particular interest. Projects covered include education and vocational training, arts and older people, youth arts and support for children. Travel and living expenses are all paid and in 2008, the average grant was 5,300 to cover an overseas visit of 4-6 weeks (4 minimum). Full details of the Trust and eligibility can be found at www.wcmt.org.uk For 2010 applications are open until 6th October 2009, followed by a selection and interview process.
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5	UnLtd 4iP award scheme The UnLtd 4iP scheme will be giving awards of up to 5,000 to help individuals from across the UK to turn their digital media project into a reality. 4iP will share its expertise in digital media and UnLtd will provide dedicated support including training opportunities, mentoring and access to resources to help individuals develop their skills and their projects. The programme will operate across the whole of the UK including England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Criteria; Does your project: Challenge people to see the world differently; Inspire change and empower communities; Revolve around the participation and collaboration of users; and Use digital media in an innovative and original way to solve an important user need? Projects that demonstrate participation and collaboration get their users to do something, rather than passively consume stuff. That could be through a service, website, tool, game or application. Awards are allocated to individuals: Over the age of 16, Living in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland Applying as an individual or informal group The deadline for UnLtd 4iP awards is always the second last Friday of every month. Contact Ciara Brennan, Development Manager at ciarabrennan@unltd.org.uk / 02890 244007 to apply.
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6	Building Change Trust consultation session at CAF On 5th November 2008, the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) announced details of the Building Change Trust a 10 year, 10 million investment that will help develop and shape the future of Northern Ireland's community and voluntary sector. The objectives of the Trust are to make awards for charitable purposes, in the context of the changing environment impacting on the community and voluntary sector, for: Community development; Development of the community and voluntary sector and charities; Citizenship development. To help the Trust develop a detailed strategy and to enable the sector to find out more about them the Trust are working with regional support organisations to plan a number of consultation events across Northern Ireland. CAF will host one such consultation session at the CAF office on Tuesday 29th September. The Trust is keen to listen to you to find out what you think your organisation could be supported to do to respond to the current and future challenges. This in turn will help inform the Trust as to how resources might be used most effectively to assist the community and voluntary sector. CAF office, 15 Church St. Belfast, Tuesday 29th September, 10am - 12.30pm. To register attendance please email hfloyd@caf.ie
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7	Reducing the Risk 'Reducing the Risk' is a resource guide for community and voluntary organisations. The guide helps you to: Recognise the importance of managing risk in a structured manner; Identify the kind of risks to which they are exposed; Take a logical step-by-step approach to risk management; Have access to a range of signposts. This guide is a part of the Wheel's Solid Foundation series. Find out more & to order (Eur) at www.wheel.ie
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8	Health & Well Being Indicators Training Western Investing For Health (WIFH) is hosting a further range of training courses on using the health and well being indicators site. The training is free and delivered in conjunction with NINIS/NISRA and open to anyone from the community or statutory sector. If you or any of your colleagues are interested please contact Tracy at the IFH office on 028 71860086 or email ifh.secretary@hscni.net. The September courses are full and bookings are now been taken for a programme in November and thereafter.
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9	Grow Your Own Interested in growing Your own Fruit and Veg? Growing your own is back in fashion! HelpYourself, The environment, Your Community, Your pocket and Your garden. Community Information meeting at The Healthy Living Centre, Central Drive, Creggan on; Wednesday 12th August 2009 @ 12 noon. Refreshments provided For more information please contact Leeann on 71373870 or call into the Healthy Living Centre on Central Drive
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10	The Sperrin Walking Festival The Sperrin Walking Festival is coming to Gortin this year from the 7th - 9th August. There will be a wide range of walks to suit all fitness levels and qualified walking instructors will be taking groups out on the walks. For more information contact Elaine at info@sperrinstourism.com. Gortin will be alive that weekend with entertainment planned in most of the bars around the village. Sunday evening will end with a grand finale at the community centre where there will be bouncing castle, BBQ, Live traditional Irish session and a drinks bar. Come and enjoy the fun. Email Briege on info@gortin.net for more information. Accommodation on site.

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