P656 CEEFAX 2 656 Wed 12 Jan 21:30/41 AGEING PROJECTS GET FUNDS BOOST 1/3 Are you working in an environment which encourages the involvement, influence and autonomy of older people? Through the Phoenix Fund, the Nuffield Foundation offers grants to support projects to improve the quality of life of older people. Grants from the fund are intended to provjdj a bridge between initial and long-term funding for projects that are distinctive and of wide interest. The closing date for applications is Mar 10 (decisions will bj made in June) CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Weather 400 Next Page WMidsTV Headlines Main MenuP656 CEEFAX 2 656 Wed 12 Jan 21:55/10 PHOENIX FUND BRIDGES THE GAP 2/3 The Phoenix Fund aims to put existing projects on a firmer footing rather than supporting new ones. Competition for awards is expected — grants could go to projects in which: * older people play a major role in the management or delivery of services; * older people work togjthjr to share experience or expjrtisj to help others; * structures (such as forums) are formed that enable older people to bj heard and exert influence. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Wjathjr 400 Next Page WMidsTV Headlines Main MenuP656 CEEFAX 2 656 Wed 12 Jan 21:41/20 MINORITY GROUP GRANTS ON AGENDA 3/3 The Phoenix Fund committee is keen to hear from projects which meet specific needs such as those of minority groups. Grants will not bj made towards day-to- day running costs of established charities or mainstream social services or mainstream medical or health care. Grants can bj spread over two or three years with the total award to any one applicant from £1,000-£35,000 — the Fund has £223,000 for the year 2000 For an application form call 0171-580 7434 or for more info tel 0171-631 0566 CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Weather 400 Next Page WMidsTV Headlines Main Menu