Application for funding from Rotary Middleton's Middleton Community Fund

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Your name* This field is required.This should be the person who Rotary Middleton will contact regarding the application
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Phone Number* This field is required.This should be the phone number Rotary Middleton uses to make contact regarding the application
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Name of organisation, group or individual etc. you're applying for funding to support* This field is required.Include your relationship to the organisation, group or individual
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Please describe what help is needed from Middleton Community Fund, include details of items that would be funded and the positive impact a funding award would have.* This field is required.Please provide as much detail as possible, be sure to include the Middleton connection too
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What is the total amount of funding needed from Middleton Community Fund?* This field is required.This should be below £500 in most cases
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If successful, Rotary Middleton would like to showcase the funding allocation and any achievements, we'd do this via social media, printed media, audio media and other media, do you agree to this?* This field is required.Rotary Middleton would share stories with Rotary District which covers Northwest England and Isle of Man
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Rotary Middleton may want to receive in person updates in one of their regular Monday evening meeting, would this be possible?* This field is required.Rotary Middleton meet on a Monday at Woodside WMC
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Middleton Community Funding grants will be awarded if agreed by Rotary Middleton, the agreed amount will then be paid directly via BACS, can you please provide you banking details - sort code, account number, account name?* This field is required.
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Rules for the Rotary Middleton Community Fund

I. Eligibility Criteria

Geographic Benefit: All proposed projects must exclusively benefit the community, groups, or residents within Middleton.

Project Focus: Applications must be for item-specific needs. Funding will only be granted for the purchase of specific, tangible items or services directly related to the project.

Ineligible Costs (Exclusions): The fund will not provide grants for ongoing routine or running costs, entry fees, membership subscriptions, rental fees, or utility costs.

II. Funding Details & Limitations

Standard Grant Limit: The maximum amount available for a single grant will typically be £500.

Exceptional Funding: Grants exceeding £500 will be considered a rarity. Any such grant is only possible in exceptional circumstances and may involve seeking matched funding from Rotary District or other partner Middleton organisations.

Annual Allocation: The total amount available in the fund will be determined annually by the members of Rotary Middleton.

Accountability: Where appropriate, Rotary Middleton reserves the right to request quotes, receipts, and other documentation to ensure the responsible and designated use of funds.

III. Application and Approval Process

Application Schedule: The fund will be open for applications throughout the year.
Review Process: The fund will be administered by the designated Middleton Community Fund Project Lead and Treasurer.

Final Approval: Final approval for all grants is determined by Rotary Middleton members at designated business meetings. A successful outcome is not guaranteed.

IV. Terms & Conditions

Publicity Requirement: Successful applicants must agree to Rotary Middleton using the project for promotional publicity. This includes, but is not limited to, sharing stories, photos, and videos of the project (with appropriate permissions and GDPR compliance).

Fund Replacement: This fund officially replaces the Rotary Middleton Dragon's Den initiative, which will not continue into the 2025/26 programme year.
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Do you agree to the rules as listed above (Rules for the Rotary Middleton Community Fund)?* This field is required.
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