Source: City of Portsmouth
New funding opportunities are available for organisations across Portsmouth looking to make a positive impact on the community.
Portsmouth City Council has announced two new schemes, both offering four-figure sums to promote inclusion within the city.
The Easy Travel Access Fund is offering grants of up to £5,000 for projects that help people and groups overcome any difficulties they may have using buses. It aims to connect people to important services, encourage greener travel and make public transport more accessible across the city.
Alongside this new Community Inclusion Grants are available to support projects challenging inequality and celebrating diversity and inclusion in Portsmouth. Voluntary and community groups can apply for up to £1,000 to fund work that helps create a more inclusive city where everyone feels welcome and has equal opportunities.
These latest rounds of funding build on the previous successes of both schemes with more than £140,000 awarded to good causes in the last three years.
HIVE Portsmouth is offering support with applications for any voluntary and community groups who would like guidance on the process in applying for a Community Inclusion Grant.
Cllr Steve Pitt, Leader of Portsmouth City Council, said: “For many organisations in Portsmouth a little bit of funding can make a huge difference and it is fantastic news that we’ve been able to bring both of these grant schemes back to support communities across our city. We’ve already helped a lot of people through these grants and I’d encourage anyone with a suitable project to get in touch.”
- Easy Travel Access Fund – grants of up to £5,000
The Easy Travel Access Fund is back for its second round of funding, offering grants of up to £5,000 for projects that help underserved communities access bus travel. The fund aims to connect people to important services, encourage greener travel, and make public transport more accessible across the city.
This funding can be used to:
- Purchase bus tickets
- Offer travel training
- Run projects that encourage the use of public transport
The Easy Travel Access Fund is part of the Portsmouth Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), a £48 million initiative to improve bus services and make them more affordable and sustainable.
Businesses, charities, schools, and community groups are invited to apply for this funding.
Learn more and apply at: travel.portsmouth.gov.uk/bsip-schemes/easy-travel-access-fund
- Community Inclusion Grant – grants of up to £1000
The Community Inclusion Grant scheme is offering £30,000 to support projects that advance equity, challenge inequality, and celebrate diversity in Portsmouth. Voluntary and community groups can apply for up to £1,000 to fund initiatives that create a more inclusive city where everyone feels welcome and has equal opportunities.
Eligible projects could focus on:
- Making facilities more accessible
- Attracting a wider and more diverse audience
- Supporting disadvantaged or underrepresented groups
For more information, please contact:
• Email e.d.i@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call 02392 688419
• Apply with support from HIVE Portsmouth grants@hiveportsmouth.org.uk
• Learn more at: www.portsmouth.gov.uk/CIG