The BIG Acorn & Seedling Funds
There are application forms at the bottom of this page for those who are interested in participating.
What is it? The BIG (Bridgend Inspiring Growth) Acorn Fund is a small pot of money that individuals and groups can apply for to carry out small projects, initiatives, workshops, activities, events and more at Bridgend Farmhouse. Open to all, but preferences are for applications from our Area of Benefit (Craigmillar/Niddrie, Inch, Moredun and Gilmerton). See examples of existing project as they develop.
New in 2019 - we introduced the BIG Seedling Fund - Awarded twice yearly, this is like the Acorn Fund, but for larger, more substantial projects; ones that we hope will have a longer lasting impact, or reach more people or of particular relevance to local communities.
Why? The idea is to enable people to take forward ideas that they have for the development of the Bridgend Farmhouse centre and for the benefit of the community. It is based on the idea that 'Mighty Oaks from little acorns grow' and that a little can go a long way. The hope is that with some money and some advice or support, we can together help bring into reality what you think you would like to see and be part of at Bridgend Farmhouse.
How much? You can apply for up to £200 at any one time (£500 for the Seedling Fund) and can apply only once a year.
How to apply?
If you have questions please email: [email protected]
Application Forms: If you are interested in applying for these please read and complete the relevant form below and return to: [email protected]
What is it? The BIG (Bridgend Inspiring Growth) Acorn Fund is a small pot of money that individuals and groups can apply for to carry out small projects, initiatives, workshops, activities, events and more at Bridgend Farmhouse. Open to all, but preferences are for applications from our Area of Benefit (Craigmillar/Niddrie, Inch, Moredun and Gilmerton). See examples of existing project as they develop.
New in 2019 - we introduced the BIG Seedling Fund - Awarded twice yearly, this is like the Acorn Fund, but for larger, more substantial projects; ones that we hope will have a longer lasting impact, or reach more people or of particular relevance to local communities.
Why? The idea is to enable people to take forward ideas that they have for the development of the Bridgend Farmhouse centre and for the benefit of the community. It is based on the idea that 'Mighty Oaks from little acorns grow' and that a little can go a long way. The hope is that with some money and some advice or support, we can together help bring into reality what you think you would like to see and be part of at Bridgend Farmhouse.
How much? You can apply for up to £200 at any one time (£500 for the Seedling Fund) and can apply only once a year.
How to apply?
- You must submit a one-page application (available below).
- On receiving an application a Staff member or Board member will call you to discuss your proposal further and arrange an invite to an Activities Group meeting.
- If you require additional funds or support (e.g. for promotion, insurance, specialist advice) please mention in the application – we may be able to help you source those.
- Our Activities group (open to any members, volunteers, trustees and staff) will consider applications on a monthly basis. You will be invited to this meeting to present your proposal in person. One grant will be awarded each month (Seedling fund every 6 months). If your application isn’t successful we will either inform you why, or if we are over-subscribed it will be carried forward, or you may be contacted for further clarification or more detail before re-submitting.
- The application must meet at least one of our priorities, outlined below.
- Preference will go to applications from BIG members and local residents, but others will be considered if they bring benefit to the wider community near to Bridgend Farmhouse.
- Please ensure that you design your activity in a way that enables you to evaluate its impact at the end. Below is an evaluation form template which we will ask you to use if your application is successful.
- If successful you will be assigned a staff member who will liaise with you throughout the project and can offer additional support and advice if required, and see how it can be promoted and integrated into other things happening at BIG.
- If granted an award, funds will be given in arrears, i.e. you will be paid back for any expenditure on return of receipts, or a worker will help you to source and purchase any relevant items to avoid you having to spend the money needed.
- Reduce isolation and bring different people together.
- Learning and Skill-sharing.
- Environmental sustainability.
- Training and employment, e.g. - Developing a local social enterprise
- Tackling exclusion, and increasing accessibility of the land and buildings.
- Arts, culture and creative work on site.
- Involving new participants in the Bridgend Farmhouse Centre.
- Promoting health and well-being
If you have questions please email: [email protected]
Application Forms: If you are interested in applying for these please read and complete the relevant form below and return to: [email protected]
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The full details of the funds, shown on this page are also included for you to refer to when filling in the form.
If your application is successful, we will require you to complete an evaluation when it has finished, so please also read the attached evaluation form prior to finalising your application. |
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