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Rochdale Borough Council (Strategic Housing)

Rochdale Borough Council Innovation Fund 2027

Grants of up to £25,000 from Rochdale Borough Council's Innovation Fund, part of its Local Welfare Provision programme, for not-for-profit organisations based in Rochdale borough running projects that help residents affected by welfare reform or on low incomes avoid crisis, with a clear link to residents' housing options or circumstances. Funding is for delivery between April 2027 and March 2028 and is subject to the council's funding approval. Applicants complete a business case under one of five categories, including private rented sector support, support for veterans, and debt and welfare advice.

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You could get
Up to £25,000
Deadline
71 days left
14 January
Effort
Moderate
full application with documents

Who can apply

  • Registered charities, social enterprises, not-for-profit organisations, community interest companies, community benefit societies and co-operative societies based in Rochdale borough, for projects helping people who live in the borough
  • The project must show a clear link to residents' housing options or circumstances and be deliverable fully between 1 April 2027 and 31 March 2028

What it funds

Small community projects focused on achieving:

  • Support to vulnerable residents impacted by welfare reform avoiding crisis
  • Offering support to smaller community groups and start up organisations
  • Engagement and promotion of personal & financial independence
  • Response for people who are on low incomes to help them avoid crisis point

Each project must fit one of five categories in the business case: private rented sector support; support for veterans; debt and welfare advice; housing support for low income singles and families; or support (relevant to housing and the wider context) for volunteering and grass roots organisations. There must be a clear link to how the scheme directly benefits residents' housing options or circumstances. Funding is for delivery between 1 April 2027 and 31 March 2028; organisations must be ready to mobilise within this period or the council will require the money back.

How to apply

  1. Read the guidance notes
  2. Complete the Innovation Fund Business Case Template 2027 (Word), choosing the single category that best fits the project
  3. Email the completed business case to StrategicHousing@Rochdale.Gov.UK, FAO Emma Shanks, by 12 noon on Thursday 14 January 2027

The fund is subject to the council's funding approval. If funded, you must return reports at the required times.

Have ready

  • Completed business case: project description (up to 2 sides of A4), experience, evidenced need, outcomes and measures of success, sustainability, link to welfare reform and housing, risks and mitigation, and a breakdown of how the grant will be spent
  • Evidence (where relevant) of employers' liability and public liability insurance and any health and safety or required accreditations
  • Bank account details for payment

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