If you've got a project idea which will help our local communities, then we want to hear from you. Just make sure your project has significant local support and a local need.

This funding round we're especially interested in supporting projects which focus on the below areas:

• Promotion of the arts 
• Homelessness support  
• Community engagement and regeneration 

However, we're interested in all new and innovative project ideas which will help benefit local communities in the Vale. 

We want the Our Vale fund to empower residents to: play a greater role in shaping their communities; further AVDC's objectives to make places better; meet demonstrable community needs; and encourage strong community support and involvement.

Projects don’t have to address all of the above, but when we are reviewing applications for funding we’ll be looking for projects which can best support these points.  

To get up and running, follow these easy steps: 

1. Create a project page on Our Vale outlining your idea
2. Get matched to our fund and others
3. Pitch for a pledge from our fund
4. Your project will be verified to check the costs and permissions
5. Start your crowdfunding campaign and demonstrate local support for your project through your backers
6. If your pitch is successful, we'll pledge to your project during your live campaign
7. Hit your target and get the project up and running! 

To take part in the next funding round create your project, pitch to the Our Vale fund and submit your idea for verification by the 30th September. 

The fund is designed to be as inclusive as possible and help those projects operating with in Aylesbury Vale who have found it difficult to benefit from traditional grant funding.

In order to apply, you MUST fulfil the following basic eligibility criteria:

• Operate within Aylesbury Vale
• Be “not for profit” with clearly stated aims and objectives.
• The project must have a civic value and be open and accessible to the community.
• Comply to Spacehive’s Terms and Conditions.

https://www.spacehive.com/terms 

The scheme will not fund:

• Retrospective projects (i.e. projects that will start before a funding decision has been reached, or, projects already completed). 
• Expenditure already incurred/committed.
• Fundraising activities and events or organisations fundraising for outward distribution to other service providers.
• Political or religious activities or capital improvements to religious buildings.
• Projects outside of Aylesbury Vale.
• Projects involving membership only organisations where the general public (i.e. non members) are unable to use the facilities.

This list is not exhaustive and applications may be considered eligible, ineligible or declined for other reasons.