Grants for organisations working in health or social care
The Social Enterprise Investment Fund (SEIF) Capital Growth Fund is offering capital growth grants and loans of £12 million to social enterprises working in health or social care.
Deadline: 16 September 2011, 12 noon.
The Social Investment Business, along with Local Partnerships, manages the SEIF programme on behalf of the Department of Health.
Until 16 September, the fund is open to applications from health and social care organisations for capital grants and loans.
Grants of £50,000 to £150,000 will be awarded. Loans are also available if the organisation can show it is able to repay. Investments of over £150,000 will include a loan element.
Grants are available for:
- Property or land purchase
- Some fees relating to capital projects including solicitors, architects and surveyors
- Property renovations and refurbishments
- Purchase of vehicles
- Equipment for delivery of services e.g. fixtures and fittings
- IT equipment
Organisations must be able to draw down and spend this funding by 31 March 2012.
To apply for SEIF funding you will first need to complete the online checklist to see if your organisation is eligible for a grant and then download the form and accompanying guidance notes.
Completed application forms with all supporting documents must be returned to The Social Investment Business by 12pm on 16 September 2011. They strongly recommend that your application arrives early to avoid difficulties caused by the rush before deadline.
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