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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.

The achievements and importance of the UK?s small business sector is celebrated through this annual award scheme. Small businesses that are well run, highly regarded by both employees and customers and that preferably involve the community are invited to apply to these awards.Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on 21 November 2008 in London. Six Area Champions, a Young Entrepreneur and the Most Promising New Business will be chosen and each will receive ?1,000 to benefit the business. A National Champion will be selected from the Area Champion winners and will receive ?10,000 for the business. The 2008 closing date for receipt of applications is 28 March 2008. For further information go to:

Following a Government announcement that each child (aged 0-19) in England should be offered at least five hours of high quality culture per week, in and out of school, Expressions of Interest are invited from partnerships of organisations wishing to explore how this could be achieved.A total of ten local area pilots will be supported at a rate of up to ?2.5 million each for a three year period (1 April 2008 to 31 March 2011). As a minimum, all partnerships are expected to include the local authority (or authorities if covering a wider area), the local Music Service and all appropriate cultural institutions and specialist schools. The deadline for submitting an Expression of Interest is 7 April 2008. For further information, please go to: http://www.creative-partnerships.com/offer

The Food Standards Agency is introducing the Food Champion Awards for local authorities, to recognise the tremendous work that local authorities undertake in the food arena. The Awards will focus specifically on the enabling role that the authority and its staff have fulfilled in delivering positive food-related outcomes in their locality. The Awards will build on the experience of the Agency?s existing awards scheme for community-based good practice ? the Sheila McKechnie Awards, which recognises community groups? achievements.In its initial pilot year, the Awards will have two themes: Improving local food safety and standards Improving community diet and nutrition Local authorities can apply for an award in both themes. Applications will be invited from 15 October 2007 to the end of the year and shortlisted local authorities will be asked to present their achievements to the panel in February 2008. The awards ceremony, hosted by the Agency, will be in March 2008. Visit:

Grants of up to ?5k for cluster group initiatives and projects that increase understanding and appreciation of the environmental, social, and economic potential of trees, woodlands and forests.Deadlines: 1 June 2007 and 1 Oct 2007 Visit:

Grants programmeSupports charities that give individuals ? mainly children and young people ? help in making the most of their lives. Grants focus on vocational guidance, respite care and holidays and relief of health disability for projects abroad. Supports core costs, repeat funding possible, and sometimes provides for capital costs. No Deadline For more information go to: Tel: 01453 844129

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Futurebuilders are a unique government-backed fund offering loan, grant and professional support to third sector organisations to deliver public services.

The football foundation is the UK?s largest sports charity funded by the FA Premier League, The FA Sport England and the Government. The Foundation is dedicated to revitalising the grass roots of the game and to funding community projects using football as a focus for social integration