The Isle of Wight Council is encouraging community and voluntary organisations, as well as local councils, to apply for grants aimed at supporting vulnerable individuals and families in their communities.
A total of £240,000 has been made available to fund initiatives that provide food, utilities, and warmth to those in need.
Cllr Debbie Andre, Cabinet member for children’s services, stated,
“I’m glad we can offer funding to organisations who are helping families and individuals experiencing financial hardship.
“By working with partner organisations to deliver a range of schemes we aim to reach as many Island residents as possible.”
Assisting vulnerable households
The grants are being funded by the Household Support Fund, provided by the Department for Work and Pensions to assist vulnerable households with the costs of food and energy bills.
In addition to the grants, the council is also developing a range of supportive measures to help residents struggling financially.
Find out more
The deadline for applying for a community grant is 1st March 2023.
Interested organisations can visit the connect4communities Website for more information and to access the application form.
Additional support can be found on the council’s cost of living Web pages.
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