The Bristol Older People's Funding Alliance is offering increased funds in 2019 for organisations that support older people in the city. Grants of up to £15,000 are available.

The Alliance consists of The Anchor Society, Bristol Ageing Better, The Dolphin Society, The Grateful Society, John James Bristol Foundation, Quartet Community Foundation, The Society of Merchant Venturers and the St Monica Trust. 

Grants can be used to:

• Address sustainability
• Explore new business models
• Redevelop or improve services 
• Strengthen board and staff skills
• Use innovation to improve quality of life for older people

Funding cannot be used to cover core costs or pay for fundraisers or grant writers. The deadline for expressions of interest is Tuesday 7 May 2019, successful applicants of this early stage will be informed by Wednesday 15 May 2019, and grant applications need to be written by Wednesday 12 June 2019.

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