Resource/project grants will support eligible projects that encourage innovation, test new ideas or carry out research.  Grants may be used to fund the following costs:

• Relevant and essential tutor costs related to the project or service (if applying for tutor/facilitator costs, the tutor/facilitator must be identified and evidence of their appropriate qualifications provided with the application).
• Relevant programme and training costs.
• Relevant running costs and overheads.
• Appropriate management and audit costs.
• Costs of involving volunteers.
• Evaluation costs for the project or service.

The scheme is open to voluntary and community organisations in Northern Ireland.  Proposals that target the top 25% most disadvantaged ward areas will be particularly favoured.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 March 2010 (4pm).