Communities and safety

Communities Together Grant

We have been awarded £57,000 by central government to deliver small local community projects, and would like to invite the voluntary, community and faith sector (VCF) in Liverpool, to apply to for this funding.

The closing date for applications is Friday 14th February 2025.

Programme objectives 

This programme will support projects that deliver outcomes in at least one of the following four themes:     

  • Improves the capability of places to respond to periods of community tensions through initiatives that strengthen community connections, promote unity and shared values.
  • Improves local partnership approaches to supporting community resilience by funding projects to strengthen ‘bridging’ social capital in at-risk places.  
  •  Improves the capability of places to tackle the extreme narratives and ideologies that are driving our communities apart.  
  • Brings communities together to improve cohesion and reduce divisions in places facing extremism challenges.

Who can apply?

Liverpool-based VCF organisations can apply for a one-off grant of any amount up to a maximum of £2,500.

Before you apply

Please read the grant specification document below before submitting your application.

How to apply

Organisations can apply for one grant of up to £2,500. Applications must be submitted by 14th February 2025. 

Apply online for the Communities Together Grant

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What happens next?

The Grants and Performance Team will carry out due diligence on all eligible applications using the UK Civil Service’s Spotlight system (youtube.com).

All eligible applications will be assessed by a panel of LCC officers from the Safer and Stronger Communities Team with specialist knowledge and experience of community safety and cohesion. When making decisions, officers will aim to ensure all of the four objectives listed above are met, considering geographical spread across the city, and specifically targeted towards under-represented groups. 

Jo Richmond, LCC Director for Safer City and Communities, will make all funding decisions which are final.
Unsuccessful applicants will not have the right of appeal.

We will inform applicants of our decision in February 2025 and successful applicants will receive payment in March 2025.

Further information

If you have any further enquiries, please email communitiestogether@liverpool.gov.uk.