Funding Advice
From finding the right grant to writing a convincing bid, we help local groups secure the income they need.
Meet the funders
We run regular Funding Forums, working with My Essex Community, where representatives from funding bodies attend to talk about what they are looking to fund and to make themselves available to discuss any ideas you have for a project and whether their fund would be a good fit.
From idea to funded project
Talk it through
Tell us your project idea, budget and timescales.
Find the funders
We search and shortlist grants that fit your group.
Shape the bid
We help sharpen your case for support and budget.
Report back
Guidance on monitoring and keeping funders happy.
Never miss a deadline
Members receive regular bulletins highlighting open funding rounds and deadlines relevant to Castle Point - plus a heads-up when a funder changes its priorities.
Money that stays in Castle Point
Every successful bid means more services, more volunteers and more support for local residents.
CAVS read our bid, told us honestly what was missing and we were awarded the full amount.
A funded member group Castle Point
