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Community Match Challenge
20 July 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement outlines how £90 million of a £750 million funding package will be allocated to support the VCSE sector through a match funding initiative.
Action Requested
The Government will match up to £85 million in funding from philanthropists and charitable foundations, providing longer term recovery support for small and medium sized charities. An additional £4.8 million is being provided to the Voluntary and Community Sector Emergencies Partnership to coordinate efforts during the pandemic.
Key Facts
- Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a £750 million funding package.
- £90 million will be allocated through the Coronavirus Community Support Fund.
- Government will match up to £85 million in funding from philanthropists and foundations on a pound for pound basis.
- Applications close at midnight on 2 August 2020.
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