Derby University invites applications for their annual community fund.
The University of Derby is welcoming submissions to a community fund, which supports local groups, organisations and individuals across Derby and Derbyshire.
To fund is open to anyone in Derby or Derbyshire who has a community project or creative business proposal that will directly benefit local communities.
As well as receiving seed funding (up to £1K) from the university, up to eight successful applicants will be invited to work closely with researchers and experts to profile and share their work within the wider civic community.
They will also be invited to attend the Civic Awards, which will take place in the summer.
Successful applications will be able to demonstrate close alignment with the university’s Civic Agreement and its goals.
- Securing our future
- Driving ambition to bring positive change
- Making a positive environmental impact
- Supporting health and wellbeing
- Investing in culture as a driver for change.
Applications must be submitted by Friday 20 February.