Employability Grants Programme

Employability Grants Programme
Please refer to application guidance notes before completing your application. Please note that no application will be processed unless all supporting documents are provided. A copy of the guidance can be seen (here).

Please see here for details of the 5 stages of the employability pipeline.

All grant recipients are expected to join and attend Stirling NOLB providers forum

Those unfamiliar with using an online form may find is beneficial to write responses first and/or save responses in a word document as you go along. Once you have started your application, you are able to save it and return to it at a later time. To do this, you will be asked to create an account. This is free to do and only requires your email address and a password. Once you have done this, you will be sent an email which will allow you to continue your application when you are ready.

Applications must be submitted by 25th August 2023 Applications received after this date will not be processed.

Privacy Policy & Data Protection
Your personal data will be used for the purposes of this grants programme and aligned support provided by Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise (SVE) and Stirling Council

By clicking next you are confirming that you have read the appropriate privacy policy and agree to it.

Follow the link to access a full copy of SVE's Privacy Policy.
Follow the link to access a full copy of Stirling Council Data Policy

If you have any questions about the policy or about the information we hold, you can contact us at:

SVE - info@sventerprise.org.uk or 01786 430000

Checklist
Before you continue with this application, please make sure you have these items on hand:*

Fund Award Levels

The panel wish for you to be ambitious with your project but as we have a limited amount of funding, we ask that you be realistic with your budget to ensure that funding is distributed fairly. You will be asked to provide a breakdown of costs later in the application to reflect the amount requested.
Please indicate which level of grant you are applying for*

Individual Organisation Grant application up to £20,000Partnership Grant applications up to £35,000
Local Area you are applying for*

Stirling UrbanStirling Rural

If partnership please provide Partner details here

Previous Funding
Have you previously applied for the Employability Fund?*

YesNo
Were you successful*

YesNo

Contact Details
Name of organisation applying*
Contact details of the person completing the form*

First NameLast Name
Organisation Role*
Address*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

Town/CityCounty

Postcode
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Email*
example@example.com
Charity Registration Number (if applicable)

More about your Organisation
Please tell us the core purpose of your organisation.*
Does your organisation involve community members and/or beneficiaries in planning and developing projects?*

YesNo
Who are the beneficiaries of your organisation?*
Example: Elderly, LGBTQ+, Carers, Ethnic Minorities, Asylum Seekers and Refugees etc
How are community members/beneficiaries involved in planning and developing projects?*
Do you currently work with other organisations to deliver your core work?*

YesNo

Please confirm the type of your organisation?*

Public SectorPrivate SectorThird SectorOther

Organisation Bank Account Details

To assist in ensuring a smooth transfer of funds to the successful applicants, we are asking for your bank details. Please ensure that the details are correct and match the bank statement that you are uploading. This will ensure that money reaches the correct account.
Please give the bank account details of your organisation
Full Bank Name*
Account Name*
Account Number *
Sort Code*
Bank Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postcode
Number of signatures required on your accounts*

Project Summary
What is the name of your project you are requiring funding for?*
What is the purpose of your project?*
What are your aims, objectives and outcomes? What are you hoping to achieve and how will you measure your progress?
Why is the project needed?*
What needs is the community are you wishing to meet, how do you know this and what evidence do you have to support your project proposal?
How will you make it happen? What is the plan? *
What are the main things you will do?, how will you do them?, who will benefit?, what will it achieve?
What is your timescale? *
How long will project last and have you been SMART? (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timed)
What difference will your project make?*
How will you know you are getting it right?, What will you ask? Who will you ask?
Tell us about any other information you have gathered which shows that this is the right thing for the community. *
Please estimate how many people your project will involve?*
Please provide details on no's of participants? Level of participation (eg attending, decision making, volunteering or peer support) Volunteer involvement in the project delivery including no of hours
Who will participate in your project? *
Who is your target audience? How will you identify, attract, recruit and retain participants?
Is this project a continuation from a previous/current one?*

YesNo
Please tell us how the project will develop, improve and meet broader outcomes i.e. in increasing accessibility and reach to different groups. *
Is there any further information you wish to provide in support of your application?*
Is this project match funded?*

YesNo

Please provide details of other funders and the amount of fund awarded.

Project Costs

Please provide a breakdown of how the funding would be used including what is will be used for and the anticipated spend. The following headings are intended to help you structure your budget. You can upload a project budget if it's easier. Please ensure your costings show full breakdown e.g. let costs for 6 months £1200 (£25ph x 2hrpw x 24wks = £1200)
Would you prefer to upload a project budget instead of using the form to provide a breakdown of costs?*

YesNo
Staff/Volunteer Costs

(travel, training, sessional work costs etc.)
How much are you applying for?
What will this be used for?
Property/Venue Costs

(rent, hire, insurance, etc) if applicable
How much are you applying for?
What will this be used for?
Supplies & Services

(resources, equipment, publicity, hospitality etc.)
How much are you applying for?
What will this be used for?
Other Costs

(i.e. overheads, events, community engagement, research and evaluation)
How much are you applying for?
What will this be used for?
Total Amount
Please confirm the total amount you are applying for*

Please upload a project budget

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Previous Funding
Due diligence: Governance Checks

Please upload the following documents to allow us to undertake some due diligence on your organisation.
Please upload the Governing Document of your organisation

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Please upload the last set of signed accounts (or if first year, income & expenditure sheet)

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Please upload a recent bank statement

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If you cannot provide the documents above, please give details of why you are unable to provide any of the documents

Declaration
Name

First NameLast Name
Should be Empty:

Employability Grants Programme

Privacy Policy & Data Protection

Checklist

Fund Award Levels

Application overview

Previous Funding

Contact Details

More about your Organisation

Organisation Bank Account Details

Please give the bank account details of your organisation

Project Summary

Project Costs

Staff/Volunteer Costs

Property/Venue Costs

Supplies & Services

Other Costs

Total Amount

Previous Funding

Due diligence: Governance Checks

Declaration