The Big Society Fund is a small grants scheme funded by Essex County Council (excluding Southend and Thurrock) which is designed to fund community projects.
Building on the success of the County Council’s Community Initiatives Fund, Retail Enterprise Fund and Making the Links Project fund, the Big Society Fund is designed to:
- create, procure or develop new community assets
- enhance existing community assets or
- enhance or develop initiatives that strengthen a community.
The Big Society Fund has been designed to be as flexible and responsive as possible to the needs of the community. It allows for grants to be given quickly to meet immediate need, while placing over 50% of awards under the control of local communities.
Big Society Fund 2012/13
The Big Society Fund is now open for applications for 2012/13, full details can be found in the
Guidance Notes.
Application process
In the first instance you should complete the
Expression of Interest Form including the pre-application checklist which can be emailed to us at:
bigsocietyfund@essex.gov.uk The panel will then assess the project, based on the information you have provided, and either send you an application form or contact you to discuss the project further.
If you have any questions or queries about the Big Society Fund in general, please contact us on 01245 437887 or
e-mail:
bigsocietyfund@essex.gov.uk.