News Tag: grants
July 27, 2009
The Government has announced a £925 million initiative that could allow work to recommence on 270 stalled development projects across England.
According to Housing Minister, John Healey, the scheme could get building work on 22,400 homes back on track and create 20,000 jobs.
Every region already has projects shortlisted under the Kickstart programme, which forms part of Prime Minister Gordon Brown's "Housing ...
Government to kickstart mothballed housing projects
by Gill Montia
June 28, 2009
The Government has announced details of the first round of grants under the £5 million Flood Protection Scheme, which is aimed at helping homeowners reduce the risk of flood damage.
Twenty five local authorities in England can call on an initial £3 million under the scheme and 593 properties should benefit.
The money is to be spent on practical flood protection solutions, including ...
Flood Protection Scheme grants now available
by Gill Montia
April 3, 2009
Nationwide has launched a £3.2 million programme of charitable grants to help the most vulnerable and excluded in society.
The Nationwide Foundation said the money is to help those facing financial difficulty or homelessness because of the recession.
Housing, homelessness, and financial exclusion charities can all apply to the new fund.
In particular, the fund is designed to support charities working with ...
Nationwide provides £3.2m to help victims of recession
by David Masters
