[WiLT] DCLG - Tackling Race Inequalities Fund Prospectus - apply by 27th May 2009

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DCLG - Tackling Race Inequalities Fund Prospectus

The prospectus from the Department Communities and Local Government
sets out the background and aims of the new £6m Tackling Race
Inequalities Fund. The prospectus also sets out the eligibility
criteria, themes and application and assessment process for the fund.

The Prospectus invites applications by 27 May 2009 from eligible third
sector organisations for funding from the Tackling Race Inequalities
Fund. Applicants should ensure they are eligible before applying to
the Fund.

This prospectus is only available online - see website below to
download. Alternative formats - If you require this publication in an
alternative format (eg Braille or audio) please
Email:alternativeformats at communities.gsi.gov.uk  quoting the title and
product code/ISBN 9781409813544 of the publication, and your address
and telephone number.

Organisations will be considered for assistance if they are pursuing
any of the following goals:

a Promoting equality of opportunity for people from Black Asian and
minority ethnic groups.

b Addressing inequalities of access and reduce gaps in outcomes for
people from Black Asian and minority ethnic groups in a range of
public services, including education, health, housing and the criminal
justice system and in employment.

c Carrying out research into issues relating to race equality to
increase the evidence base of the challenges facing Black Asian and
minority ethnic communities and approaches to tackle them.

d Increasing levels of civic participation, volunteering or
representation in civic or political institutions among people from
Black Asian and minority ethnic groups.

e Working with local bodies promoting race equality to help them work
more effectively, including supporting the victims of racially
motivated crime.

f Working with particularly disadvantaged people within Black Asian
and minority ethnic groups, including women, young people and disabled
people.

The Tackling Race Inequalities Fund will provide strategic funding to
selected organisations recognised to be of strategic importance and
whose work is considered to be significant until the end of March
2011.

The Tackling Race Inequalities Fund is part of the wider framework to
tackle race inequality, the Government's wider work to address the
disadvantage that individuals experience because of their gender,
race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Their intention is to select approximately 15 to 20 organisations for
the receipt of financial assistance through the Fund.

The amount of financial assistance to be given to an eligible
organisation will be determined through a competitive grant process.
Subject to Parliamentary approval we will provide funding of between
£200,000 and £450,000 spread over two years to each successful
organisation. The submission by an eligible organisation of a valid
application does not give any entitlement to financial assistance.

Direct contact Tel: 020 7944 4400
Email: contactus at communities.gov.uk
Website:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/tacklingraceprospectus