Faiths in Action Fund

Reminder of Imminent Deadline for the Faiths in Action FundThis ?4 million programme was launched at the beginning of August 2008 to support the Government's aspiration to help faith communities and others to promote understanding and dialogue, and to develop strong and sustainable partnerships. The programme comprises two rounds of funding: Round 1: Grants of up to ?12,000 to be spent between April 2009 and the end of March 2011. Round 2: It is expected that grants of up to ?2,500 will be available, to be spent in one year from April 2010 to the end of March 2011. Organisations may apply in both rounds providing the total of the money requested over the two rounds does not exceed ?12,000. The Fund concentrates on the following four key priorities set out in the Government's framework Face to Face and Side by Side: A framework for partnership in our multi-faith society: Developing the confidence and skills to 'bridge' and 'link'. Supporting shared spaces for interaction and social action. Developing structures and processes which support dialogue and social action. Improving opportunities for learning which build understanding. All applications must directly relate to one or more of these four priorities. Faith, inter-faith, voluntary and community sector organisations in England are eligible to apply. The deadline for receipt of Round 1 applications is 1 November 2008.