Funding is available for voluntary and community organisations to develop projects and services that improve health and organisations across Coventry are now invited to submit expressions of interest. 

The Innovation and Development Fund is a new grant scheme administered by Voluntary Action Coventry on behalf of NHS Coventry and is one part of the Voluntary Sector Market Development Project.

The Fund aims to support voluntary and community organisations to further develop activities and services that improve health, particularly in relation to the 4 strategic goals laid out in NHS Coventry's Health Strategy 2008-2013.  These include priorities such as end of life care, sexual health, diabetes and mental health.

The Fund offers the opportunity for organisations to test out new and innovative ideas, and also to support voluntary and community organisations so they are stronger and more able to meet need in the future.

For more details about Round 2 priorities please click here.

Full details including the application form and guidance notes outlining the full criteria can be accessed by clicking the links.

The Fund operates a 2 stage application process. The closing date for Round 2 Expressions of Interest is 12noon Friday October 9^th 2009.

For more details or to arrange a discussion about your idea please contact Penny Wilkin at Voluntary Action Coventry on tel: 76220381, email: p.wilkin@vacoventry.org.uk