Grants for Inter Faith Week events:
Youth groups can apply for grants of £200-£500 to run events and projects supporting Inter Faith Week 2009 (in or around November 15-21) which aims to highlight the importance of understanding and co-operation between faiths.  Projects must involve young people of different faiths or provide learning about different faiths and beliefs
Examples of projects include: joining another faith group for a celebration of worship, organising an interfaith table tennis competition or setting up an interfaith blog.

Deadline for applications is 2 October; forms from Inter Faith Youth Trust website.

Fresh Ideas Grants from the Youth and Children’s Task Forces offer up to £100 to support work within the Anglican churches of the Diocese of Norwich.  Applications may also be from Anglican  groups working ecumenically.

The total grant fund is limited and the schemes will close when all monies are allocated. 
Grants will not be given retrospectively.
Applications should be made at least two months in advance.

Fresh Ideas for Children Grants support work with children up to the age of 11. 

• new work, or a new extension of current work
• new toys, or new equipment specifically for use with children
• new events, clubs, outings or special activities
• start-up funding
• new items to support children’s worship
• adult training specifically for use in children’s ministry

The application form gives the full criteria.

Fresh Ideas for Youth Grants support work with young people aged 11-25. 

• Projects, events or activities to encourage Christian fellowship
• Projects, events or activities to encourage exploration of the Christian faith
• Christian evangelism, outreach and mission to young people
• A Christian residential experience
• Adult training specifically for use in youth ministry

The application form gives the full criteria.

For advice on Fresh Ideas Grant applications: tricia.elson@horsteadcentre.org.uk

Other grants: Sharing Good News Fund, Mission Support Fund, other external grants.