Here you will information about the different funding and support available from Essex County Council to voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations in Essex.

In this section you will find:

• Information on how to apply for funding and support and the tender opportunities available on the Essex Supplier Ariba portal;
• Useful links to other external sources of funding 
• Details of the Essex Compact, which sets out the principles and rules for a fair and fruitful relationship between the voluntary and statutory sectors in Essex
• Who to contact about funding opportunities for VCS organisations in Essex
• Details of the Essex funding team, which provides external funding advice and support to charities, community, voluntary and other not-for-profit groups 
• Useful links to support and development organisations