Faiths in Action is a £4m grants programme open from 1 August 2008 to faith, inter faith, voluntary and community organisations and groups in England.
Administered by the Community Development Foundation (CDF) on behalf of Communities and Local Government (CLG), Faiths in Action aims to bring communities together, promoting positive relationships and collaborative social action between people of different religions and beliefs.
Grants will be distributed in two rounds. Round one, which opened 1 August 2008 will issue grants of up to £12,000 to be spent over two years. It is hoped the grants will support a wide variety of local activities in a range of community settings, including innovative new ideas as well as ‘tried and tested’ approaches.
The programme highlights the importance of acting in partnership to improve local communities, encouraging interaction and exchange of ideas. Funding activities which boost skills, confidence and greater understanding of one another will put people in a stronger position to make positive, lasting changes.
The programme has been designed to be one of investment and support, not only giving groups and organisations financial assistance through grants, but also providing some advice and guidance.
Priorities of Faiths in Action
Faiths in Action supports delivery of the Government document, Face to Face and Side by Side: A framework for partnership in our multi faith society. All applications must directly relate to one or more of the fund’s four priorities, which are derived from this framework. Click here to download the framework.
A. Developing the confidence and skills to "bridge" and "link"
B. Supporting shared spaces for interaction and social action
C. Developing structures and processes which support dialogue and social action
D. Improving opportunities for learning which build understanding
To find out more and download the guidance notes and application form, click here